Who should replace Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
RB/LBVålerenga IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitVegar Eggen Hedenstad's profile ↗
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad is a right-back / left-back for Vålerenga IF in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 22 appearances and 3 assists in 2025. The best replacement for Hedenstad could be Eirik Wichne from Sarpsborg 08, who has a tactical fit score of 84/100, making him a strong candidate for the same role. Other options include Vitinho from Burnley and Martin Linnes from Molde FK, both also fitting well into this position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Vitinhosimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €8.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Josh Keysimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Martin Linnessimilar↗ | Molde FK | 35 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Denzel De Roevesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eirik Wichne (Sarpsborg 08) does the closest job to Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, at 90/100 on profile. Vitinho and Josh Key follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
Yes — Martin Linnes (Molde FK) plays a similar right back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
Doppel learns Vegar Eggen Hedenstad's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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