Who should replace Anders Trondsen?
CM/LBIFK Göteborg · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnders Trondsen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Anders Trondsen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eirik Franke Saunes, Kristoffer Haugen, Jošt Urbančič. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Eirik Franke Saunes at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Anders Trondsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Haugensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 32 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jošt Urbančičsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €500k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Oliver Zandénsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anders Trondsen
≈ 100% Anders Trondsen · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Anders Trondsen · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Anders Trondsen · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anders Trondsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) does the closest job to Anders Trondsen, at 95/100 on profile. Kristoffer Haugen and Jošt Urbančič follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Anders Trondsen?
Yes — Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Anders Trondsen?
Doppel learns Anders Trondsen's role profile from his 2024 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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