Players like Joselu
STReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoselu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joselu are Serhou Guirassy, Patrik Schick, Luuk de Jong. Doppel rates Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joselu is a classic penalty-box poacher, leveraging his aerial prowess and goal-scoring instincts to be a consistent threat in front of goal. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his peers, he excels in generating scoring opportunities, evident from his impressive xG and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a key contributor for Real Madrid.
Strengths: xG + xA, Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joselu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joselu
≈ 100% Joselu · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joselu · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joselu · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joselu?
Statistically, Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest look-alike to Joselu — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joselu?
By Doppel's fit score, Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Joselu, with a 84/100 overall match. Patrik Schick and Luuk de Jong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joselu?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joselu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joselu's 2023/24 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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