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 (Ipswich Town) 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 October 2026.
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Carlos Espí is a clinical penalty-box poacher whose striking prowess is underscored by his exceptional goal-scoring metrics, ranking in the top 1% for non-penalty goals and shots per 90 minutes. At just 21, he has proven to be a durable asset for Levante UD, missing only five games over three seasons. While his playmaking metrics may not be his forte, his ability to convert chances and win aerial duels makes him a potent offensive threat.
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↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pablo Felipesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Betosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 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 closest look-alike to Carlos Espí?
Statistically, Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Carlos Espí — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Espí?
By Doppel's fit score, Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) 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 (Ipswich Town) 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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