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 September 2026.
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Joshua Zirkzee is a dynamic link-up forward, excelling in possession and creating opportunities in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he showcases impressive ball retention and dribbling skills, evident in his top rankings for touches and successful dribbles. While his crossing accuracy could improve, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed just 14 games over the last three seasons.
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↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 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↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 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↗ | Le Havre | 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 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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