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, Victor Okoh Boniface, Lukas Nmecha. Doppel rates Igor Thiago (Brentford) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 81/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Yussuf Poulsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €68m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 83 | 83 |
| 3 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €77m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €18m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €52m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €39m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yussuf Poulsen
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /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 83/100 overall match. Victor Okoh Boniface and Lukas Nmecha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yussuf Poulsen?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 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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