Who should replace Ruben Jenssen?
CDMTromsø IL · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Jenssen's profile ↗
Ruben Jenssen is a defensive midfielder for Tromsø IL in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 15 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Jenssen, Max Bird from Bristol City and Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 87/100. Additionally, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Jens Toornstra present viable alternatives, with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Cafúsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Jenssen
≈ 100% Ruben Jenssen · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ruben Jenssen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ruben Jenssen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Jenssen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Bird (Bristol City) does the closest job to Ruben Jenssen, at 92/100 on profile. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Görkem Sağlam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruben Jenssen?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ruben Jenssen?
Doppel learns Ruben Jenssen'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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