Players like Patson Daka
STLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatson Daka's profile ↗
Patson Daka is a striker for Leicester City in the Championship, with 41 appearances, 5 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Daka include Mihailo Ivanović from Millwall, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Roberto Fernández of Espanyol, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Luka Kulenović from Heracles Almelo, scoring 79/100, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Leeds United, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Patson Daka
Patson Daka profiles as a hardworking, tenacious striker with a focus on defensive contributions, evident from his standout clearance stats. Despite struggling in front of goal this season, his durability is a positive aspect, having missed only 17 games over the last three years. While his attacking metrics lag behind, his ability to disrupt opposition play showcases his work ethic and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patson Daka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patson Daka
≈ 100% Patson Daka · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patson Daka · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Patson Daka · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patson Daka?
By Doppel's fit score, Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) is the closest profile to Patson Daka, with a 80/100 overall match. Roberto Fernández and Luka Kulenović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patson Daka?
Yes. Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patson Daka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patson Daka'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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