Who should replace Ulrik Saltnes?
CMBodø/Glimt · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitUlrik Saltnes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ulrik Saltnes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Markus Karlsbakk, Efkan Bekiroğlu, Lewis Baker. Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Petter Strand at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ruben Altesimilar↗ | Viking FK | 26 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ulrik Saltnes
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ulrik Saltnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) does the closest job to Ulrik Saltnes, at 92/100 on profile. Efkan Bekiroğlu and Lewis Baker follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ulrik Saltnes?
Yes — Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ulrik Saltnes?
Doppel learns Ulrik Saltnes'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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