Players like Raheem Sterling
LW/RWFeyenoord · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaheem Sterling's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raheem Sterling are Chris Führich, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon. Doppel rates Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Pépé scores 84/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Raheem Sterling is a dynamic attacking winger, excelling in creating and finishing chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to win possession in the attacking third and consistently score non-penalty goals. His accurate final-third passing and successful dribbling showcase his offensive prowess, while his durability—missing just seven games in three seasons—makes him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raheem Sterling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Andreas Schjelderupsimilar↗ | Benfica | 22 | €31m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €37m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raheem Sterling
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raheem Sterling?
By Doppel's fit score, Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Raheem Sterling, with a 86/100 overall match. Phil Foden and Anthony Gordon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raheem Sterling?
Yes. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar left winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raheem Sterling?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raheem Sterling's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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