Who should replace David Edvardsson?
CM/CDMTromsø IL · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Edvardsson's profile ↗
David Edvardsson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tromsø IL in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 15 appearances in the 2026 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Edvardsson, Julian Baas from Sparta Rotterdam, with a fit score of 82/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Mamadou Diagne from Västerås SK and Emil Breivik of Molde FK, with fit scores of 78/100 and 79/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Emil Breiviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Edvardsson
≈ 100% David Edvardsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Edvardsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% David Edvardsson · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Edvardsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to David Edvardsson, at 92/100 on profile. Mamadou Diagne and Emil Breivik follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Edvardsson?
Yes — Mamadou Diagne (Västerås SK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Edvardsson?
Doppel learns David Edvardsson'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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