Who should replace Simen Hestnes?
CM/CDMBK Häcken · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimen Hestnes's profile ↗
Simen Hestnes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for BK Häcken in the Allsvenskan, with 11 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players who can replace Hestnes include Mael Corboz of Arminia Bielefeld, who has a fit score of 82/100, and George Thomason from Wrexham, with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer similar tactical profiles for teams seeking a reliable midfielder.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simen Hestnes
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simen Hestnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Thomason (Wrexham) does the closest job to Simen Hestnes, at 92/100 on profile. Tom Strannegård and Mael Corboz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simen Hestnes?
Yes — Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simen Hestnes?
Doppel learns Simen Hestnes's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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