Players like Yussuf Poulsen
STHamburger SV · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYussuf Poulsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yussuf Poulsen are Igor Thiago, Marcus Thuram, Raúl Jiménez. Doppel rates Igor Thiago (Brentford) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Yussuf Poulsen is a versatile forward with a knack for contributing to the attacking phase, evidenced by his impressive xG and xA metrics, ranking in the top 12% of his peers. Although his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 44%, his ability to score and create chances makes him a valuable asset in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could impact his overall effectiveness.
Strengths: xG + xA, Clearances, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yussuf Poulsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yussuf Poulsen
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yussuf Poulsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Igor Thiago (Brentford) is the closest profile to Yussuf Poulsen, with a 85/100 overall match. Marcus Thuram and Raúl Jiménez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yussuf Poulsen?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yussuf Poulsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yussuf Poulsen'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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