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, Christopher Nkunku, Neal Maupay. Doppel rates Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) 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 October 2026.
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Javi Puado is a dynamic forward, excelling as a striker or left winger, known for his shot-taking ability—ranking in the top 28% for shots per 90 minutes. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 48% of positional peers, he remains a consistent scorer with 12 goals this season. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons, which could affect his 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↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €116m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
* 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: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Javi Puado?
Statistically, Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Javi Puado — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Javi Puado?
By Doppel's fit score, Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) is the closest profile to Javi Puado, with a 83/100 overall match. Christopher Nkunku and Neal Maupay 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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