Who should replace Ole Selnaes?
CM/CDMRosenborg BK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitOle Selnaes's profile ↗
Ole Selnaes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rosenborg BK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 11 appearances and 5 assists in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Selnaes, Ben Whiteman and George Thomason both achieved a fit score of 81/100 in their respective matches for Preston North End and Wrexham. Players similar to Selnaes, like Josh Eccles and Hugo Sotelo, also provide strong tactical alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ole Selnaes
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ole Selnaes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) does the closest job to Ole Selnaes, at 94/100 on profile. Josh Eccles and George Thomason follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ole Selnaes?
Yes — Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ole Selnaes?
Doppel learns Ole Selnaes's role profile from his 2026 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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