Players like Valentín Castellanos
STLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Castellanos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentín Castellanos are Michael Gregoritsch, Dženan Pejčinović, Gorka Guruzeta. Doppel rates Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Linssen scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Valentín Castellanos is a dynamic striker known for his goal-scoring prowess and aerial ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he excels at generating opportunities, reflected in his elite shot volume and impressive xG + xA metrics. While his finishing could see improvement, his overall reliability on the pitch, having missed only 14 games in three seasons, underscores his value as a consistent threat in the attacking third.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valentín Castellanos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentín Castellanos
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentín Castellanos?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Valentín Castellanos, with a 84/100 overall match. Dženan Pejčinović and Gorka Guruzeta are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentín Castellanos?
Yes. Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentín Castellanos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentín Castellanos'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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