Who should replace Gard Simenstad?
CM/RBHamKam · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGard Simenstad's profile ↗
Gard Simenstad is a central midfielder/right-back for HamKam in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 26 appearances in 2025 contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Simenstad, Lewis Baker from Stoke City offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Andreas Hansen from Sarpsborg 08 and Nicola Mosti from Juve Stabia both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 81/100 and 83/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Gard Simenstad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Andreas Hansensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Nicola Mostisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €700k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Matteo Cichellasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 21 | €4.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | László Bénessimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gard Simenstad
≈ 100% Gard Simenstad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gard Simenstad · medium reliability
≈ 100% Gard Simenstad · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gard Simenstad?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lewis Baker (Stoke City) does the closest job to Gard Simenstad, at 93/100 on profile. Andreas Hansen and Nicola Mosti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gard Simenstad?
Yes — Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gard Simenstad?
Doppel learns Gard Simenstad'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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