Players like Yousef Salech
STCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYousef Salech's profile ↗
Yousef Salech is a striker for Cardiff City in the Championship, with 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Salech include Kike García from Deportivo Alavés, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Jesús Ramírez from CD Nacional, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Yousef Salech
Yousef Salech is an aerially dominant striker, showcasing his prowess in the air with a remarkable ability to win duels. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 15% of his peers, he consistently delivers, evidenced by 11 goals and 4 assists this season. While his involvement in build-up play could improve, his durability is a strong asset, having missed only 12 games in three years. Salech is a reliable target man who can be a game-changer in the attacking third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Sofascore rating. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yousef Salech
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 37 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Paul Onuachusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 32 | €6.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yousef Salech
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yousef Salech?
By Doppel's fit score, Kike García (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Yousef Salech, with a 81/100 overall match. Paul Onuachu and Jesús Ramírez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yousef Salech?
Yes. Kike García (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yousef Salech?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yousef Salech'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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