Players like Kévin Denkey
STCercle Brugge · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKévin Denkey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kévin Denkey are Borja Mayoral, Viktor Gyökeres, Ollie Watkins. Doppel rates Borja Mayoral (Getafe) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kaj Sierhuis scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kévin Denkey is a clinical striker with a penchant for finding the back of the net, showcasing elite finishing skills with a remarkable 27 goals in 38 appearances this season. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 2% of his peers, highlighting his exceptional ability to convert chances and win possession in the attacking third. Despite some limitations in aerial duels, his overall durability and reliability, having missed just six games over the last three seasons, make him a standout asset in any attacking lineup.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kévin Denkey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 29 | €6.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Alexander Sørlothsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kévin Denkey
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kévin Denkey?
By Doppel's fit score, Borja Mayoral (Getafe) is the closest profile to Kévin Denkey, with a 84/100 overall match. Viktor Gyökeres and Ollie Watkins are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kévin Denkey?
Yes. Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kévin Denkey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kévin Denkey'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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