Who should replace Kolbeinn Thordarson?
CM/CDMIFK Göteborg · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKolbeinn Thordarson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kolbeinn Thordarson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Casper Nielsen, Lewis Baker, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen. Casper Nielsen (Standard Liège) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Elias Kristoffersen Hagen at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 26 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 21 | €38m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kolbeinn Thordarson
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Thordarson · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Thordarson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kolbeinn Thordarson · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kolbeinn Thordarson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casper Nielsen (Standard Liège) does the closest job to Kolbeinn Thordarson, at 91/100 on profile. Lewis Baker and Elias Kristoffersen Hagen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kolbeinn Thordarson?
Yes — Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kolbeinn Thordarson?
Doppel learns Kolbeinn Thordarson's role profile from his 2025 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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