Players like Joshua Zirkzee
STManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Zirkzee's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joshua Zirkzee are Álvaro Rodriguez, Morgan Guilavogui, Conrad Harder. Doppel rates Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 82/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joshua Zirkzee is a dynamic link-up forward, excelling in possession and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he showcases impressive attributes, including winning possession in the attacking third and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat. His broad reliability on the pitch, missing only 14 games in three seasons, further underlines his value to Manchester United's attacking lineup.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Touches, Successful dribbles. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joshua Zirkzee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Zirkzee
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joshua Zirkzee?
Statistically, Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Joshua Zirkzee — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joshua Zirkzee?
By Doppel's fit score, Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) is the closest profile to Joshua Zirkzee, with a 85/100 overall match. Morgan Guilavogui and Conrad Harder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joshua Zirkzee?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joshua Zirkzee?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joshua Zirkzee'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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