Players like Stiven Shpendi
ST/CAMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStiven Shpendi's profile ↗
Stiven Shpendi is a striker/attacking midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, aged 23, with a market value of €4m. In the 2025/26 season, he made 35 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing 2 assists. Players similar to Shpendi include Josh Sargent from Norwich City, with a fit score of 83/100, and Noel Futkeu from SpVgg Greuther Fürth, who has a fit score of 84/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Stiven Shpendi
Stiven Shpendi is a dynamic goal-scoring forward, thriving as a striker or attacking midfielder. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44% of his peers, his impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes (top 18%) and solid xG + xA contributions (top 26%) highlight his ability to find the back of the net. With just one game missed in three seasons, he showcases remarkable durability, making him a reliable presence in the attacking line. However, his passing accuracy in the final third could use improvement.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stiven Shpendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €8.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Ali Sowesimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 32 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stiven Shpendi
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stiven Shpendi?
By Doppel's fit score, Josh Sargent (Norwich City) is the closest profile to Stiven Shpendi, with a 83/100 overall match. Noel Futkeu and David Min are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stiven Shpendi?
Yes. David Min (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stiven Shpendi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stiven Shpendi'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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