Players like Javi Puado
ST/LWEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Puado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javi Puado are Julián Alvarez, Neal Maupay, Iago Aspas. Doppel rates Julián Alvarez (Manchester City) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 86/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Javi Puado is an industrious striker and versatile left winger, known for his ability to generate shots, placing him in the top 28% of his peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 48% of players in his position, his scoring ability with 12 goals in 35 appearances showcases his offensive contribution. However, his injury history, with 34 games missed in the last three seasons, raises concerns about reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javi Puado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €116m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Puado
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Puado?
By Doppel's fit score, Julián Alvarez (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Javi Puado, with a 83/100 overall match. Neal Maupay and Iago Aspas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Puado?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Puado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Puado'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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