Players like Paul Gladon
STFortuna Sittard · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaul Gladon's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paul Gladon are Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Sam Smith, Pape Moussa Fall. Doppel rates Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Paul Gladon
Paul Gladon is a robust target man, excelling in aerial duels and physical battles, making him a formidable presence in the final third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 7% of his peers, his ability to dominate in the air (top 1%) and win duels (top 3%) highlights his strength in holding up play and contributing defensively when needed. His durability over the past three seasons, missing only 10 games, further underscores his reliability as a central figure in attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paul Gladon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paul Gladon
≈ 100% Paul Gladon · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Paul Gladon · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Paul Gladon · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paul Gladon?
By Doppel's fit score, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Paul Gladon, with a 82/100 overall match. Sam Smith and Pape Moussa Fall are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paul Gladon?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paul Gladon?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paul Gladon's 2025/26 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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