Who should replace Jesper Taaje?
CBStrømsgodset · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Taaje's profile ↗
Jesper Taaje is a centre-back for Strømsgodset in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 26 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Taaje, Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella stands out with a fit score of 89/100, followed by Gustavo Henrique of Real Valladolid with a fit of 84/100. Both players could effectively fulfil the same role in a defensive setup.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Clément Joliboissimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 29 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Taaje
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · medium reliability
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Taaje?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) does the closest job to Jesper Taaje, at 93/100 on profile. Clément Jolibois and Gustavo Henrique follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jesper Taaje?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jesper Taaje?
Doppel learns Jesper Taaje's role profile from his 2025 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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