Players like Carlos Fernández
STMirandés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Fernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Fernández are Tolu Arokodare, Thierno Barry, Patrik Schick. Doppel rates Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Steve Mounié scores 81/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Fernández is a powerful target man, adept at winning aerial duels and making his presence felt in the box. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 46% of his peers, he has proven to be a reliable goal-scorer, netting 16 times this season. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a key asset for any side looking for a focal point in attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Fernández
≈ 100% Carlos Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Fernández · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Carlos Fernández, with a 85/100 overall match. Thierno Barry and Patrik Schick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Fernández?
Yes. Steve Mounié (Stade Brestois) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Fernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Fernández'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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