Players like Stoichkov
ST/LWDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStoichkov's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stoichkov are Gyan de Regt, Hacene Benali, Kyle Joseph. Doppel rates Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hacene Benali scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Stoichkov is a versatile forward, adept at operating as both a striker and left winger, showcasing his experience with solid contributions of 12 goals and 7 assists this season. While he ranks in the top 33% among his positional peers, his game is built on durability and reliability, having missed no matches over the past three seasons. Although he may not dominate in duels or touches, his ability to find the net and create chances makes him a valuable asset for Deportivo de A Coruña.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stoichkov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Hacene Benalisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Axel Camblansimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗ | Modena | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Antonio Corderosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 20 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Cremonese | 39 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Dante Vanzeirsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stoichkov
≈ 100% Stoichkov · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Stoichkov · medium reliability
≈ 100% Stoichkov · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Stoichkov?
Statistically, Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to Stoichkov — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Stoichkov?
By Doppel's fit score, Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Stoichkov, with a 81/100 overall match. Hacene Benali and Kyle Joseph are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stoichkov?
Yes. Hacene Benali (Red Star FC) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stoichkov?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stoichkov'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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