Who should replace John Olav Norheim?
CB/RBIK Start · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Olav Norheim's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace John Olav Norheim, the best-fitting centre backs are Oliver Abildgaard, Nikola Maraš, Ilario Monterisi. Oliver Abildgaard (Sampdoria) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oliver Abildgaard at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for John Olav Norheim
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Abildgaardsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €500k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Nikola Marašsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 31 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Olav Norheim
≈ 100% John Olav Norheim · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% John Olav Norheim · medium reliability
≈ 100% John Olav Norheim · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Olav Norheim?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oliver Abildgaard (Sampdoria) does the closest job to John Olav Norheim, at 93/100 on profile. Nikola Maraš and Ilario Monterisi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Olav Norheim?
Yes — Oliver Abildgaard (Sampdoria) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Olav Norheim?
Doppel learns John Olav Norheim's role profile from his 2026 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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