Who should replace John Olav Norheim?
CB/RBIK Start · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Olav Norheim's profile ↗
John Olav Norheim is a centre-back/right-back for IK Start in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 12 appearances and 955 minutes played in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Norheim, Ilario Monterisi from Frosinone, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Nikola Maraš from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Oliver Abildgaard from Sampdoria, with a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Abildgaardsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €500k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Nikola Marašsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 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↗ | Eibar | 37 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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?
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