Who should replace Kolbeinn Finnsson?
LB/LMVålerenga IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitKolbeinn Finnsson's profile ↗
Kolbeinn Finnsson is a left-back/left midfielder for Vålerenga IF in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 14 appearances and 3 assists in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Finnsson, Samuele Angori from Pisa offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Luke Thomas from Leicester City and Kazımcan Karataş from Başakşehir FK also provide strong alternatives, with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Kolbeinn Finnsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Garcíasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €600k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Bruno Pittónsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 33 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kolbeinn Finnsson
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Finnsson · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Finnsson · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Finnsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kolbeinn Finnsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo García (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Kolbeinn Finnsson, at 95/100 on profile. Luke Thomas and Samuele Angori follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kolbeinn Finnsson?
Yes — Bruno Pittón (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kolbeinn Finnsson?
Doppel learns Kolbeinn Finnsson's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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