Who should replace Pontus Dahbo?
CMBK Häcken · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPontus Dahbo's profile ↗
Pontus Dahbo is a central midfielder for BK Häcken in the Allsvenskan, with 23 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. Players who can replace Dahbo include Eggert Aron Guðmundsson from SK Brann, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar, with a fit score of 84/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Dahbo, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Pontus Dahbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 27 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Eggert Aron Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | João Mendessimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Morlaye Syllasimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Mads Bomholtsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 21 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pontus Dahbo
≈ 100% Pontus Dahbo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pontus Dahbo · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pontus Dahbo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pontus Dahbo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Pontus Dahbo, at 93/100 on profile. William Balikwisha and Eggert Aron Guðmundsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pontus Dahbo?
Yes — William Balikwisha (Standard Liège) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pontus Dahbo?
Doppel learns Pontus Dahbo'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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