Players like Edin Džeko
STFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdin Džeko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edin Džeko are Valentín Castellanos, Luuk de Jong, Serhou Guirassy. Doppel rates Valentín Castellanos (Lazio) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Edin Džeko is a classic penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing ability with an impressive 21 goals in 36 appearances this season for FC Schalke 04. Ranked in the top 3% among his peers, he combines prolific scoring with strong aerial prowess, making him a constant threat in and around the box. With only eight games missed in the last three seasons, Džeko's durability adds to his value as a reliable forward, though his defensive contributions are not his forte.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, xG + xA. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edin Džeko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edin Džeko
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edin Džeko?
By Doppel's fit score, Valentín Castellanos (Lazio) is the closest profile to Edin Džeko, with a 84/100 overall match. Luuk de Jong and Serhou Guirassy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edin Džeko?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edin Džeko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edin Džeko's 2024/25 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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