Players like Karim Onisiwo
ST1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Onisiwo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karim Onisiwo are Franco Vázquez, Iván Romero, Charles De Ketelaere. Doppel rates Franco Vázquez (Cremonese) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Franco Vázquez scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Karim Onisiwo is a dynamic, versatile forward known for his strong physical presence and ability to impact the game beyond just scoring. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his positional peers, he excels in duels, accurate crossing, and dribbling, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for teammates. While he has struggled to find the net consistently this season, his contributions in build-up play and possession recovery in the attacking third underline his importance to Mainz 05, despite concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Duels won, Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Karim Onisiwo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Vázquezsimilar↗ | Cremonese | 37 | €600k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Joaquín Muñozsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Julen Lobetesimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Rômulosimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €32m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karim Onisiwo
≈ 100% Karim Onisiwo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Karim Onisiwo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Karim Onisiwo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karim Onisiwo?
By Doppel's fit score, Franco Vázquez (Cremonese) is the closest profile to Karim Onisiwo, with a 79/100 overall match. Iván Romero and Charles De Ketelaere are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karim Onisiwo?
Yes. Franco Vázquez (Cremonese) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karim Onisiwo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karim Onisiwo's 2023/24 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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