Players like Chris Wood
STNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Wood's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chris Wood are Willem Geubbels, Milan Zonneveld, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Doppel rates Willem Geubbels (Paris FC) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Chris Wood is a classic penalty-box poacher, thriving on his exceptional finishing ability, evidenced by his top 5% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers, his knack for finding the net makes him a reliable threat in front of goal. While he has struggled with injuries, limiting his availability, his aerial prowess and goal-scoring instincts ensure he remains a key asset for Nottingham Forest.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chris Wood
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Wood
≈ 100% Chris Wood · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chris Wood · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Chris Wood · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Wood?
By Doppel's fit score, Willem Geubbels (Paris FC) is the closest profile to Chris Wood, with a 83/100 overall match. Milan Zonneveld and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chris Wood?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chris Wood?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chris Wood'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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