Players like Carlos Espí
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Espí are Chuba Akpom, Pablo Felipe, Álvaro Morata. Doppel rates Chuba Akpom (AFC Ajax) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Chuba Akpom scores 83/100 at about €3.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Espí is a prolific penalty-box poacher, demonstrating elite finishing ability with an impressive non-penalty goal rate that places him in the top 1% of strikers. With 11 goals in 25 appearances this season, he consistently finds the net and excels in aerial duels, showcasing his physical presence. His durability is a major asset, having missed only five games in three seasons, making him a reliable option for Levante UD as they aim for success.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Espí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pablo Felipesimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 22 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Espí
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Espí?
By Doppel's fit score, Chuba Akpom (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Carlos Espí, with a 83/100 overall match. Pablo Felipe and Álvaro Morata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Espí?
Yes. Chuba Akpom (AFC Ajax) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.4m.
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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