Who should replace Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
CM/CAMViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimen Kvia-Egeskog's profile ↗
Simen Kvia-Egeskog is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Viking FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 14 appearances and 5 goals this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kvia-Egeskog, Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles, who has a fit score of 88/100, stands out as a tactical alternative. Other notable options include Liam Cullen from Swansea City, with a fit score of 84/100, and Ilias Koutsoupias of Frosinone, who has a fit score of 83/100.
Best replacements for Simen Kvia-Egeskog
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucianosimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 33 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simen Kvia-Egeskog
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luciano (São Paulo) does the closest job to Simen Kvia-Egeskog, at 93/100 on profile. Ilias Koutsoupias and Liam Cullen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
Yes — Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
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