Players like Ross Stewart
STSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Stewart's profile ↗
Ross Stewart is a striker for Southampton in the Championship, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists. Players similar to Stewart include Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham, with a fit score of 81/100, and Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest, who also has a fit score of 80/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Ross Stewart
Ross Stewart is a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing ability with top-tier non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his positional peers, he consistently finds the net and contributes effectively in aerial duels, making him a valuable asset in attacking situations. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could impact his overall effectiveness.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 86 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ross Stewart
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Stewart
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ross Stewart?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) is the closest profile to Ross Stewart, with a 81/100 overall match. Gonzalo García and Chris Wood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ross Stewart?
Yes. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ross Stewart?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ross Stewart'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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