Players like Artem Stepanov
ST1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArtem Stepanov's profile ↗
The players most similar to Artem Stepanov are Akor Adams, Etta Eyong, Stefano Marino. Doppel rates Akor Adams (Montpellier) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stefano Marino scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of August 2026.
About Artem Stepanov
Artem Stepanov is a dynamic, aerially proficient striker who thrives in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in creating and converting chances. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his positional peers, he showcases notable strengths in aerial duels and expected goals contributions. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he offers reliability as he develops his finishing touch to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Artem Stepanov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Artem Stepanov
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Artem Stepanov?
By Doppel's fit score, Akor Adams (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Artem Stepanov, with a 83/100 overall match. Etta Eyong and Stefano Marino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Artem Stepanov?
Yes. Stefano Marino (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Artem Stepanov?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Artem Stepanov'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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