Who should replace Eirik Hestad?
RW/CMMolde FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEirik Hestad's profile ↗
Eirik Hestad is a right winger/central midfielder for Molde FK in the Eliteserien, with 12 appearances, 5 goals, and 2 assists in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Hestad, Jacob Trenskow from SC Heerenveen, with a fit score of 87/100, stands out, alongside Gjivai Zechiël of Feyenoord, who has a fit score of 85/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Asensiosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 30 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Dorgeles Nenesimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 24 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Artursimilar↗ | São Paulo | 28 | €7.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Franck Honoratsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Iñaki Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eirik Hestad
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eirik Hestad?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marco Asensio (Fenerbahçe) does the closest job to Eirik Hestad, at 92/100 on profile. Dorgeles Nene and Gjivai Zechiël follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eirik Hestad?
Yes — Wes Burns (Ipswich Town) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €1.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eirik Hestad?
Doppel learns Eirik Hestad's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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