Players like Steffen Tigges
STSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteffen Tigges's profile ↗
Steffen Tigges is a striker for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. Players similar to Tigges include Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday, with a fit score of 80/100, and Toni Martínez of Deportivo Alavés, also at 80/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Steffen Tigges
Steffen Tigges is a dominant aerial threat, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing his ability to create big chances, making him a key presence in the attacking third. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 45% of his peers, his aerial prowess and competitive nature in duels highlight his potential as a physical forward. With only a few games missed this season, he demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster their attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Big chances created.
12 players most similar to Steffen Tigges
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Steffen Tigges?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) 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 (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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