Players like Zé Luís
STAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Luís's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zé Luís are Dawid Kownacki, Mostafa Mohamed, Makhtar Gueye. Doppel rates Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Zé Luís is a physically dominant striker, excelling in aerial duels and creating big chances, making him a key target man in the attacking setup. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, showcasing his ability to impact games despite limited goals this season. His reliability is a plus, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, though he could improve his contributions in open play.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zé Luís
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Luís
≈ 100% Zé Luís · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Zé Luís · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Zé Luís · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Luís?
By Doppel's fit score, Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Zé Luís, with a 78/100 overall match. Mostafa Mohamed and Makhtar Gueye are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Luís?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Luís?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Luís'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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