Who should replace Stefan Johansen?
CM/CDMSarpsborg 08 · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Johansen's profile ↗
Stefan Johansen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 28 appearances in 2024, contributing 6 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Johansen, Orkun Kökçü from Benfica and Benjamin Bourigeaud from Stade Rennais both offer a tactical fit score of 86/100, making them strong alternatives who can replace Johansen effectively in a similar role.
Best replacements for Stefan Johansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Leach Holmsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 29 | €700k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Ezequiel Hamsimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 32 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Johansen
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Johansen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samuel Leach Holm (BK Häcken) does the closest job to Stefan Johansen, at 94/100 on profile. Jakub Kałuziński and Görkem Sağlam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefan Johansen?
Yes — Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stefan Johansen?
Doppel learns Stefan Johansen's role profile from his 2024 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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