Players like Memphis Depay
STCorinthians · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMemphis Depay's profile ↗
The players most similar to Memphis Depay are Donyell Malen, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé. Doppel rates Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Thauvin scores 85/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Memphis Depay is a creative, playmaking striker who excels in delivering accurate long balls and key passes, making him a vital link in attack. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his positional peers, his vision and passing precision stand out, particularly in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, which could impact his contributions over a full season.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 63 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Memphis Depay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Kylian Mbappésimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €191m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 95 | 83 |
| 4 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Georges Mikautadzesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €32m | 94 | 82 |
| 11 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Memphis Depay
≈ 100% Memphis Depay · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Memphis Depay · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Memphis Depay · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Memphis Depay?
By Doppel's fit score, Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Memphis Depay, with a 83/100 overall match. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Memphis Depay?
Yes. Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €5.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Memphis Depay?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Memphis Depay'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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