Players like Kelechi Iheanacho
STMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKelechi Iheanacho's profile ↗
Kelechi Iheanacho is a striker for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 15 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 780 minutes. Players similar to Iheanacho include André Silva from Elche, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives.
About Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho is a creative forward who thrives as a link-up player, showcasing impressive xG and xA metrics that highlight his ability to generate scoring opportunities. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his top-tier touches and key passes per 90 minutes demonstrate a solid technical foundation. With only six games missed over the past three seasons, he’s a durable option, but his aerial struggles indicate a need for improvement in that aspect of his game.
Strengths: xG + xA, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kelechi Iheanacho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Roberto Lópezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 26 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €2.1m | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kelechi Iheanacho
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kelechi Iheanacho?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Kelechi Iheanacho, with a 78/100 overall match. Danel Sinani and André Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kelechi Iheanacho?
Yes. Roberto López (CD Tenerife) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
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