Players like Carlos Espí
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Espí are Thijs Dallinga, Igor Matanović, Álvaro Morata. Doppel rates Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Gregoritsch scores 79/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Carlos Espí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €33m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €2.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 10 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 38 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €68m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €31m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Espí
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Espí?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Carlos Espí, with a 81/100 overall match. Igor Matanović and Álvaro Morata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Espí?
Yes. Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Espí?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Espí'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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