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, having made 14 appearances in 2026. The best replacements for Utvik include Jake Cooper from Millwall, who has a tactical fit score of 86/100, and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players can effectively fulfil a similar role in defence, making them strong alternatives for those seeking players similar to Utvik.
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| # | 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↗ | Fiorentina | 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 · 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?
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