Who should replace Dennis Widgren?
LBIK Sirius · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Widgren's profile ↗
Dennis Widgren is a left-back for IK Sirius in the Allsvenskan, with 17 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in 2025. For those looking for the best replacement for Widgren, Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Marti Vila from FC Andorra provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Dennis Widgren include these options for clubs seeking a left-back.
Best replacements for Dennis Widgren
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Marti Vilasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 27 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Aaron Zehntersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Arsène Kouassisimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Widgren
≈ 100% Dennis Widgren · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dennis Widgren · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dennis Widgren · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Widgren?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles) does the closest job to Dennis Widgren, at 92/100 on profile. Marti Vila and Aaron Zehnter follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dennis Widgren?
Yes — Marti Vila (FC Andorra) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dennis Widgren?
Doppel learns Dennis Widgren's role profile from his 2025 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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