Who should replace Ulrik Saltnes?
CMBodø/Glimt · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitUlrik Saltnes's profile ↗
Ulrik Saltnes is a central midfielder for Bodø/Glimt in the Eliteserien, with 23 appearances in 2025, contributing 7 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Saltnes, Gjivai Zechiël from FC Utrecht stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while Victor Torp from Coventry City also offers a strong tactical match with a fit of 86/100.
Best replacements for Ulrik Saltnes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Assan Ouédraogosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Tomás Pochettinosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriel Santanasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 36 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ulrik Saltnes
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ulrik Saltnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Victor Torp (Coventry City) does the closest job to Ulrik Saltnes, at 95/100 on profile. Gjivai Zechiël and Assan Ouédraogo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ulrik Saltnes?
Yes — Gabriel Santana (Mirassol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 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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