Who should replace Stian Kristiansen?
CBLillestrøm SK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitStian Kristiansen's profile ↗
Stian Kristiansen is a centre-back for Lillestrøm SK in the Eliteserien, with 29 appearances in 2025, including 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Kristiansen, players like Hasan Kuruçay of FC Schalke 04, Álex Pastor from Málaga CF, and Luken Beitia of Real Sociedad B all share a tactical fit score of 80/100, making them suitable alternatives in similar roles.
Best replacements for Stian Kristiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Jannik Vestergaardsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stian Kristiansen
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · low reliability
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stian Kristiansen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hasan Kuruçay (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Stian Kristiansen, at 91/100 on profile. Álex Pastor and Luken Beitia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stian Kristiansen?
Yes — Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stian Kristiansen?
Doppel learns Stian Kristiansen'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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