Who should replace Carl Lange?
CM/CAMVålerenga IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Lange's profile ↗
Carl Lange is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Vålerenga IF in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 14 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Lange, Christopher Scott from Royal Antwerp FC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Cameron Brannagan and Lewis Baker both provide solid alternatives with fits of 78/100 from Oxford United and Stoke City, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Lucianosimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Otso Liimattasimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 22 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Franco Tongyasimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 24 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €2.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Ricardo Hortasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 32 | €9.6m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Lange
≈ 100% Carl Lange · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carl Lange · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Carl Lange · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carl Lange?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) does the closest job to Carl Lange, at 91/100 on profile. Lewis Baker and Christopher Scott follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carl Lange?
Yes — Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carl Lange?
Doppel learns Carl Lange'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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