Players like Viktor Gyökeres
STArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitViktor Gyökeres's profile ↗
The players most similar to Viktor Gyökeres are Patrick Bamford, Folarin Balogun, Gonzalo García. Doppel rates Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Viktor Gyökeres is a deadly goal-scoring forward, showcasing elite finishing and playmaking abilities, with a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 2% of his positional peers. His remarkable tally of 29 goals and 10 assists this season, combined with his ability to win possession in the attacking third, highlights his impact in the final third. With only 11 games missed in the last three seasons, Gyökeres proves to be a durable and reliable asset for any team.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Viktor Gyökeres
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Viktor Gyökeres
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Viktor Gyökeres?
Statistically, Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Viktor Gyökeres — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Viktor Gyökeres?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Viktor Gyökeres, with a 83/100 overall match. Folarin Balogun and Gonzalo García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Viktor Gyökeres?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Viktor Gyökeres?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Viktor Gyökeres'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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