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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 (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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About Carlos Fernández

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗KRC Genk26€18m9385
2Thierno Barrysimilar↗Villarreal24€31m9283
3Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m9282
4Steve Mouniésimilar↗Stade Brestois32€1.5m9281
5Vedat Muriqisimilar↗Mallorca32€4.4m9182
6Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m9183
7Jonas Windsimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg27€4.2m9181
8Erling Haalandsimilar↗Manchester City26€218m9181
9Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗CD Nacional28€5.2m9082
10Edin Džekosimilar↗Fenerbahçe40€900k9084
11Nacho Ferrisimilar↗KVC Westerlo22€6.6m9082
12Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m9082

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

Why these players match Carlos Fernández

1. Tolu ArokodareKRC Genk85/100

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

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

2. Thierno BarryVillarreal83/100

≈ 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 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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