Who should replace Kristian Eriksen?
CM/STSK Brann · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristian Eriksen's profile ↗
Kristian Eriksen is a central midfielder/striker for SK Brann in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 15 appearances in 2026, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Eriksen, Keisuke Goto from Sint-Truidense VV boasts a fit score of 88/100, while Ivan Barbero of FC Arouca offers a solid 86/100 fit. Both players could effectively fulfil the same role within a similar tactical framework.
Best replacements for Kristian Eriksen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Patson Dakasimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Ivan Barberosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Mathias Grundetjernsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Eduardo Sashasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 34 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Antonio Di Nardosimilar↗ | Pescara | 28 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristian Eriksen
≈ 100% Kristian Eriksen · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kristian Eriksen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Kristian Eriksen · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristian Eriksen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truidense VV) does the closest job to Kristian Eriksen, at 94/100 on profile. Patson Daka and Omri Gandelman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kristian Eriksen?
Yes — Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kristian Eriksen?
Doppel learns Kristian Eriksen'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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