Who should replace Joe Bell?
CDM/CMViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Bell's profile ↗
Joe Bell is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Viking FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 10 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Bell, Matias Siltanen from Djurgårdens IF offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Anders Trondsen from IFK Göteborg follows closely with a fit score of 80/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to fill Bell's position.
Best replacements for Joe Bell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Iver Fossumsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 30 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Bell
≈ 100% Joe Bell · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joe Bell · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joe Bell · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Bell?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Siltanen (Djurgårdens IF) does the closest job to Joe Bell, at 94/100 on profile. Anders Trondsen and Sergio Molina follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Bell?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Bell?
Doppel learns Joe Bell's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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