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Who should replace Filip Thorvaldsen?

LWVålerenga IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Thorvaldsen's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Filip Thorvaldsen, the best-fitting left wingers are Raheem Sterling, Hwang Hee-chan, Pedro. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lazaros Lamprou at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.

Best replacements for Filip Thorvaldsen

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗Chelsea32€2.9m9382
2Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗Wolverhampton30€5.5m8980
3Pedrosimilar↗Lazio39€1.0m8779
4Ángel Alarcónsimilar↗FC Utrecht22€5.8m8680
5Joseph Paintsilsimilar↗KRC Genk28€6.4m8682
6Raphinhasimilar↗FC Barcelona30€63m8678
7Ernest Muçisimilar↗Trabzonspor25€12m8479
8Lazaros Lamprousimilar↗Excelsior29€800k8180

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Filip Thorvaldsen

1. Raheem SterlingChelsea82/100

≈ 100% Filip Thorvaldsen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

2. Hwang Hee-chanWolverhampton80/100

≈ 100% Filip Thorvaldsen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90

3. PedroLazio79/100

≈ 100% Filip Thorvaldsen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Filip Thorvaldsen?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) does the closest job to Filip Thorvaldsen, at 93/100 on profile. Hwang Hee-chan and Pedro follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Filip Thorvaldsen?

Yes — Lazaros Lamprou (Excelsior) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Filip Thorvaldsen?

Doppel learns Filip Thorvaldsen's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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