Players like Edin Džeko
STFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdin Džeko's profile ↗
Edin Džeko is a striker for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 35 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 14 goals and providing 4 assists. Players similar to Džeko include Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 87/100, and Mateo Retegui from Atalanta, who has a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Victor Okoh Boniface of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Gustaf Nilsson from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, both fitting well into a similar role.
12 players most similar to Edin Džeko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edin Džeko
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edin Džeko?
By Doppel's fit score, Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Edin Džeko, with a 87/100 overall match. Mateo Retegui and Victor Okoh Boniface 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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