Mauro Icardi alternatives
STGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Icardi's profile ↗
Mauro Icardi is a striker for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, with 31 appearances and 14 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Icardi, Olivier Giroud (Lille, fit 83/100, value €1m) and Edin Džeko (FC Schalke 04, fit 82/100, value €1m) provide similar roles at a lower market value. Other budget alternatives include Max Dean (KAA Gent, fit 82/100, value €2m) and Luuk de Jong (FC Porto, fit 82/100, value €0m).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 32 | €1.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Icardi
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mauro Icardi?
Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 82/100 match to Mauro Icardi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mauro Icardi?
Olivier Giroud offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mauro Icardi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Mauro Icardi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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