Players like Mauro Icardi
STGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Icardi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mauro Icardi are Mateusz Żukowski, Ferran Torres, Esteban Lepaul. Doppel rates Mateusz Żukowski (1. FC Magdeburg) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mauro Icardi is a clinical goal-scorer and mobile link-up forward, showcasing his prowess with an impressive tally of 25 goals and 8 assists in the current season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he excels in finishing and creating chances, reflected in his strong non-penalty goals and xG+xA metrics. While his defensive contributions are minimal, his ability to dominate aerial duels adds another dimension to his attacking threat. Despite some injury concerns in recent seasons, his reliability on the pitch remains a key asset.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 47 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mauro Icardi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Icardi
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mauro Icardi?
By Doppel's fit score, Mateusz Żukowski (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Mauro Icardi, with a 84/100 overall match. Ferran Torres and Esteban Lepaul are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mauro Icardi?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mauro Icardi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mauro Icardi'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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