Players like Jamie Vardy
STLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJamie Vardy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jamie Vardy are Dylan Vente, Lautaro De León, Koen Kostons. Doppel rates Dylan Vente (PEC Zwolle) a 77/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 77/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jamie Vardy is a seasoned poacher with a knack for finding space and converting chances, evidenced by his solid xG and xA numbers. While his overall quality sits in the middle tier among peers, his aerial prowess and ability to create big chances highlight his experience and tactical awareness. Despite a decline in touches and passing accuracy, his durability is commendable, having missed only 16 games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable option in the attacking front.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jamie Vardy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Koen Kostonssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Alerrandrosimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jamie Vardy
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · low reliability
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jamie Vardy?
By Doppel's fit score, Dylan Vente (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Jamie Vardy, with a 77/100 overall match. Lautaro De León and Koen Kostons are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jamie Vardy?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jamie Vardy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jamie Vardy'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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