Players like Pavel Šulc
CAMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPavel Šulc's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pavel Šulc are Wesley Saïd, Chuba Akpom, Maximilian Beier. Doppel rates Wesley Saïd (RC Lens) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Chuba Akpom scores 82/100 at about €3.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pavel Šulc is a prolific attacking midfielder, excelling as a goal-scoring threat with a remarkable knack for finding the net, showcased by his top 1% rank in non-penalty goals. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his peers, his ability to convert chances and generate xG + xA makes him a dangerous asset in the final third. With only 9 games missed in three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence on the pitch, although his passing accuracy in the final third could use improvement.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pavel Šulc
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €41m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pavel Šulc
≈ 100% Pavel Šulc · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pavel Šulc · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pavel Šulc · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pavel Šulc?
By Doppel's fit score, Wesley Saïd (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Pavel Šulc, with a 84/100 overall match. Chuba Akpom and Maximilian Beier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pavel Šulc?
Yes. Chuba Akpom (AFC Ajax) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pavel Šulc?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pavel Šulc's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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