Who should replace Bjorn Utvik?
CBSarpsborg 08 · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBjorn Utvik's profile ↗
Bjorn Utvik is a centre-back for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 14 appearances and 1260 minutes played in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Utvik, Jake Cooper from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Gabriele Guarino from Empoli also offers a strong tactical match with the same fit score. Both players could be considered by teams looking for similar defensive capabilities.
Best replacements for Bjorn Utvik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Sivert Sira Hansensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 24 | €3.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 88 | 86 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bjorn Utvik
≈ 100% Bjorn Utvik · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bjorn Utvik · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Bjorn Utvik · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bjorn Utvik?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jake Cooper (Millwall) does the closest job to Bjorn Utvik, at 91/100 on profile. Pepe Sánchez and Lloyd Jones follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bjorn Utvik?
Yes — Pepe Sánchez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bjorn Utvik?
Doppel learns Bjorn Utvik's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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