Players like Taiwo Awoniyi
STNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaiwo Awoniyi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Taiwo Awoniyi are Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ermedin Demirović, Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Doppel rates Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Taiwo Awoniyi is a potent penalty-box poacher, showcasing his finishing prowess with a remarkable non-penalty goal rate that ranks in the top 5% of his positional peers. His ability to contribute both goals and assists highlights his value as a dynamic forward, despite a history of injuries that has impacted his availability. While aerial duels and crossing are not his strengths, his scoring instincts make him a constant threat in the final third, solidifying his status as a quality player in the Premier League.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Taiwo Awoniyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 29 | €6.3m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taiwo Awoniyi
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taiwo Awoniyi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Taiwo Awoniyi, with a 84/100 overall match. Ermedin Demirović and Ricky van Wolfswinkel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Taiwo Awoniyi?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Taiwo Awoniyi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Taiwo Awoniyi's 2023/24 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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