Players like Kay Tejan
STUSL Dunkerque · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKay Tejan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kay Tejan are Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago, Raúl Jiménez. Doppel rates Kevin Schade (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yussuf Poulsen scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kay Tejan
Kay Tejan is a workhorse striker with a versatile playing style, excelling in pressing and creating opportunities despite a modest goal tally. His impressive defensive contributions, ranking in the top 9% for tackles and interceptions, showcase his relentless energy and ability to regain possession high up the pitch. While he may not be a prolific scorer, his durability and reliability, with only one game missed in three seasons, make him a valuable asset for any squad looking for a dynamic forward.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created, Accurate long balls. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kay Tejan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kay Tejan
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kay Tejan?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Schade (Brentford) is the closest profile to Kay Tejan, with a 82/100 overall match. Igor Thiago and Raúl Jiménez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kay Tejan?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kay Tejan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kay Tejan'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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