Who should replace Niklas Hult?
LB/LMIF Elfsborg · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Hult's profile ↗
Niklas Hult is a left-back/left midfielder for IF Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, with 14 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Hult, Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Daniel Sánchez of Málaga CF provides a fit score of 80/100. These players excel in similar roles and could effectively replace Hult in the squad.
Best replacements for Niklas Hult
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Sánchezsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 26 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Clement Billemazsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Francesco Zampanosimilar↗ | Modena | 33 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Julien Boyersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 28 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Elliot Stroudsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 24 | €8.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Mikael Ellertssonsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Mario Climentsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Hult
≈ 100% Niklas Hult · medium reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Hult · low reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Hult · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Hult?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Sánchez (Málaga CF) does the closest job to Niklas Hult, at 92/100 on profile. Eirik Franke Saunes and Clement Billemaz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Hult?
Yes — Daniel Sánchez (Málaga CF) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Hult?
Doppel learns Niklas Hult'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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