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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 (AFC Ajax) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Steve Mounié scores 81/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.

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About Carlos Fernández

Carlos Fernández is a powerful aerial threat and a classic target man, excelling in the air with a remarkable ability to win duels. His scoring prowess is evident with 16 goals this season, placing him in the top tier of strikers. While injury concerns have limited his availability, his overall quality remains solid, showcasing his ability to impact games significantly when on the pitch.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Carlos Fernández

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗AFC Ajax26€18m9387
2Thierno Barrysimilar↗Everton24€31m9283
3Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m9282
4Steve Mouniésimilar↗Alanyaspor32€1.5m9281
5Vedat Muriqisimilar↗Mallorca32€4.4m9182
6Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m9183
7Erling Haalandsimilar↗Manchester City26€240m9181
8Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗CD Nacional28€5.2m9082
9Edin Džekosimilar↗FC Schalke 0440€900k9084
10Nacho Ferrisimilar↗Feyenoord22€6.6m9082
11Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m9082
12Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗Blackburn Rovers29€1.8m9081

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Carlos Fernández

1. Tolu ArokodareAFC Ajax87/100

≈ 100% Carlos Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

2. Thierno BarryEverton83/100

≈ 100% Carlos Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Patrik SchickBayer 04 Leverkusen82/100

≈ 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 closest look-alike to Carlos Fernández?

Statistically, Tolu Arokodare (AFC Ajax) is the closest look-alike to Carlos Fernández — a 87/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Carlos Fernández?

By Doppel's fit score, Tolu Arokodare (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Carlos Fernández, with a 87/100 overall match. Thierno Barry and Patrik Schick are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Fernández?

Yes. Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor) 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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