Players like Romelu Lukaku
STSSC Napoli · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomelu Lukaku's profile ↗
The players most similar to Romelu Lukaku are Mika Biereth, Artem Dovbyk, Olivier Giroud. Doppel rates Mika Biereth (AS Monaco) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Olivier Giroud scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Romelu Lukaku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 37 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €1.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €34m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €34m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €26m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romelu Lukaku
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romelu Lukaku?
By Doppel's fit score, Mika Biereth (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Romelu Lukaku, with a 84/100 overall match. Artem Dovbyk and Olivier Giroud are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Romelu Lukaku?
Yes. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Romelu Lukaku?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Romelu Lukaku's 2024/25 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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