Players like Wout Weghorst
STAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWout Weghorst's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wout Weghorst are Jonas Wind, Luuk de Jong, Michael Smith. Doppel rates Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Wout Weghorst is a strong, playmaking striker who excels in link-up play and creating opportunities in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases his ability to deliver key passes and accurate final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in attack. While his injury history is a concern, his aerial prowess and defensive contributions enhance his overall impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Clearances. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wout Weghorst
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wout Weghorst
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wout Weghorst?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Wout Weghorst, with a 82/100 overall match. Luuk de Jong and Michael Smith are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wout Weghorst?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wout Weghorst?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wout Weghorst'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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