Players like Mehdi Taremi
STFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Taremi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mehdi Taremi are Florian Sotoca, Marvin Pieringer, Keinan Davis. Doppel rates Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mehdi Taremi is a versatile forward with a strong all-round game, showcasing qualities of both a link-up striker and a diligent presser. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he excels in tackling, interceptions, and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in both attack and defense. While he may not be the most clinical finisher, his reliability and durability, missing only 12 games over the last three seasons, further highlight his importance to FC Porto's frontline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes, Clearances. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mehdi Taremi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Taremi
≈ 100% Mehdi Taremi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mehdi Taremi · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Taremi · strong: Duels won, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Taremi?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Mehdi Taremi, with a 83/100 overall match. Marvin Pieringer and Keinan Davis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mehdi Taremi?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mehdi Taremi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mehdi Taremi's 2024/25 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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