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 (West Ham United) 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 October 2026.
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Edin Džeko is a clinical penalty-box poacher, thriving as a goal-scoring machine in the 2. Bundesliga. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his peers, he consistently delivers, boasting 21 goals in 36 appearances this season and excelling in aerial duels. His ability to generate expected goals and assists is also impressive, marking him as a pivotal offensive asset. Džeko's durability further enhances his value, having missed only eight games in the last three seasons.
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↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 29 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 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 closest look-alike to Edin Džeko?
Statistically, Valentín Castellanos (West Ham United) is the closest look-alike to Edin Džeko — a 84/100 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 Edin Džeko?
By Doppel's fit score, Valentín Castellanos (West Ham United) 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 (FC Porto) 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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