Players like Steffen Tigges
STSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteffen Tigges's profile ↗
The players most similar to Steffen Tigges are Michael Smith, Toni Martínez, Thierno Barry. Doppel rates Michael Smith (Preston North End) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Steffen Tigges is a powerful aerial threat and a classic target striker, excelling in aerial duels and creating big chances for his teammates. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, his durability stands out with only three games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not be a prolific scorer, his ability to dominate in the air and contribute to build-up play makes him a valuable asset in the attacking third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Steffen Tigges
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €240m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steffen Tigges
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Steffen Tigges?
Statistically, Michael Smith (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Steffen Tigges — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Steffen Tigges?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Smith (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Steffen Tigges, with a 80/100 overall match. Toni Martínez and Thierno Barry are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Steffen Tigges?
Yes. Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Steffen Tigges?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Steffen Tigges'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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