Who should replace Julius Eskesen?
CMHaugesund · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulius Eskesen's profile ↗
Julius Eskesen is a central midfielder for Haugesund in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. The best replacements for Eskesen include Mathis Servais from KV Mechelen, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Elias Kristoffersen Hagen from Vålerenga IF, with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Eskesen, such as Matthias Verreth and Áron Csongvai, also offer viable alternatives in terms of tactical fit.
Best replacements for Julius Eskesen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Áron Csongvaisimilar↗ | AIK | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julius Eskesen
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julius Eskesen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) does the closest job to Julius Eskesen, at 93/100 on profile. Matthias Verreth and Áron Csongvai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julius Eskesen?
Yes — Matthias Verreth (Brescia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julius Eskesen?
Doppel learns Julius Eskesen's role profile from his 2025 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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