Who should replace Ruben Kristiansen?
CB/LBTromsø IL · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Kristiansen's profile ↗
Ruben Kristiansen is a centre-back/left-back for Tromsø IL in the Eliteserien, with 29 appearances in 2024, contributing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Kristiansen, Fredrik André Bjørkan from Bodø/Glimt and Tommaso Augello from Palermo both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, while Matheus Reis from Sporting CP is another solid option with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Ruben Kristiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Reissimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Fredrik André Bjørkansimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Jay DaSilvasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €8.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Guilherme Aranasimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 29 | €6.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Pedro Amaralsimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Vetle Dragsnessimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 32 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Kristiansen
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ruben Kristiansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Kristiansen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matheus Reis (Sporting CP) does the closest job to Ruben Kristiansen, at 92/100 on profile. Fredrik André Bjørkan and Tommaso Augello follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruben Kristiansen?
Yes — Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ruben Kristiansen?
Doppel learns Ruben Kristiansen's role profile from his 2024 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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