Who should replace Simen Hestnes?
CM/CDMBK Häcken · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimen Hestnes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Simen Hestnes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jan Schöppner, Bruno Henrique, Kodai Sano. Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Fredy at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Simen Hestnes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Fredysimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 36 | €100k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Ewan Hendersonsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simen Hestnes
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Simen Hestnes · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simen Hestnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Simen Hestnes, at 92/100 on profile. Bruno Henrique and Kodai Sano follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simen Hestnes?
Yes — Fredy (Bodrum FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, 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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