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Players like Mateusz Żukowski

ST/RB/LW1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateusz Żukowski's profile ↗

The players most similar to Mateusz Żukowski are Esteban Lepaul, Mauro Icardi, Žan Vipotnik. Doppel rates Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Olivier Giroud scores 87/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.

About Mateusz Żukowski

Mateusz Żukowski is a prolific forward, showcasing his lethal goal-scoring ability with an impressive tally of 17 goals in 21 appearances this season. His elite ranking in the top 4% of his positional peers highlights his knack for finding the back of the net, supported by strong metrics in non-penalty goals and expected contributions. While his duel and dribbling stats may not stand out, his overall reliability on the pitch and consistent output make him a standout talent in the 2. Bundesliga.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Mateusz Żukowski

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗Stade Rennais26€32m9685
2Mauro Icardisimilar↗Galatasaray33€4.2m9586
3Žan Vipotniksimilar↗Swansea City24€21m9484
4Chris Woodsimilar↗Nottingham Forest35€5.2m9484
5Samu Aghehowasimilar↗FC Porto22€46m9486
6Mika Bierethsimilar↗AS Monaco23€16m9485
7Ayase Uedasimilar↗Feyenoord28€17m9385
8Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan40€900k9387
9Joël Piroesimilar↗Leeds United27€9.1m9386
10Josh Sargentsimilar↗Norwich City26€15m9284
11Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m9284
12Nikola Štulićsimilar↗RC Sporting Charleroi25€3.2m9186

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Mateusz Żukowski

1. Esteban LepaulStade Rennais85/100

≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90

2. Mauro IcardiGalatasaray86/100

≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Žan VipotnikSwansea City84/100

≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Mateusz Żukowski?

By Doppel's fit score, Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Mateusz Żukowski, with a 85/100 overall match. Mauro Icardi and Žan Vipotnik are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Mateusz Żukowski?

Yes. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €900k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Mateusz Żukowski?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mateusz Żukowski's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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