Who should replace Magnus Westergaard?
CMVålerenga IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMagnus Westergaard's profile ↗
Magnus Westergaard is a central midfielder for Vålerenga IF in the Eliteserien, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. The best replacements for Westergaard include Samba Diba from Grenoble Foot 38, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Justin Smith of Sporting Gijón, also with a fit score of 78/100. Players similar to Westergaard, such as Maguette Gueye and Lautaro Ríos, offer tactical fits of 77/100.
Best replacements for Magnus Westergaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Lautaro Ríossimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 26 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Magnus Westergaard
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · medium reliability
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Westergaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) does the closest job to Magnus Westergaard, at 91/100 on profile. Maguette Gueye and Lautaro Ríos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Magnus Westergaard?
Yes — Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Magnus Westergaard?
Doppel learns Magnus Westergaard's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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