Players like Kike García
STEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKike García's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kike García are Kai Havertz, Lukas Nmecha, Toni Martínez. Doppel rates Kai Havertz (Arsenal) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gorka Guruzeta scores 81/100 at about €4.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kike García is a seasoned target man, showcasing his prowess in aerial duels and physical contests, making him a formidable presence in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his peers, he consistently delivers with 13 goals this season, leveraging his strength in duels and ability to win possession high up the pitch. Notably durable, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, García remains a reliable option for any side.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kike García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kike García
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: xG + xA, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kike García?
By Doppel's fit score, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is the closest profile to Kike García, with a 83/100 overall match. Lukas Nmecha and Toni Martínez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kike García?
Yes. Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €4.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kike García?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kike García'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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