Who should replace Markus Karlsbakk?
CM/CAMLillestrøm SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarkus Karlsbakk's profile ↗
Markus Karlsbakk is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Lillestrøm SK in the Norwegian Eliteserien. For those seeking the best replacement for Karlsbakk, Mathis Suray of Go Ahead Eagles stands out with a fit score of 89/100, showcasing a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options include Alfie Devine from Preston North End with a fit score of 86/100 and Isaac Price from West Bromwich Albion with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Markus Karlsbakk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucianosimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Naatan Skyttäsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 24 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €3.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Francis Onyekasimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 19 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Markus Karlsbakk
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Markus Karlsbakk · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Markus Karlsbakk?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luciano (São Paulo) does the closest job to Markus Karlsbakk, at 94/100 on profile. Isaac Price and Mathis Suray follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Markus Karlsbakk?
Yes — Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Markus Karlsbakk?
Doppel learns Markus Karlsbakk'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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