Players like Diogo Jota
ST/LWLiverpool FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Jota's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Jota are Nicolás González, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nicolas Jackson. Doppel rates Nicolás González (Fiorentina) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raúl Jiménez scores 83/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Diogo Jota is a dynamic forward who thrives as a goal-scoring threat, showcasing his prowess with elite shot production and impressive xG+xA contributions. Ranked in the top 23% of his peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third, making him a constant nuisance for defenses. Though his finishing metrics suggest inconsistency in converting chances, his ability to generate opportunities and his durability as a key player for Liverpool underscore his overall impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Jota
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €39m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Jota
≈ 100% Diogo Jota · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Jota · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diogo Jota · strong: xG + xA, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Jota?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolás González (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Diogo Jota, with a 82/100 overall match. Mikel Oyarzabal and Nicolas Jackson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Jota?
Yes. Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Jota?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Jota'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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