Who should replace Sander Christiansen?
CM/CDMSarpsborg 08 · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSander Christiansen's profile ↗
Sander Christiansen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien. For those searching for the best replacement for Christiansen, Moussa Diakité of Cádiz (fit 81/100) and Aritz Aldasoro of Real Racing Club (fit 80/100) are strong options, alongside Nathan Rodes from FCV Dender and Atsuki Ito of KAA Gent, both fitting at 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Lamine Fannesimilar↗ | Pescara | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sander Christiansen
≈ 100% Sander Christiansen · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sander Christiansen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sander Christiansen · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sander Christiansen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Moussa Diakité (Cádiz) does the closest job to Sander Christiansen, at 93/100 on profile. Nathan Rodes and Atsuki Ito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sander Christiansen?
Yes — Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sander Christiansen?
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