Players like David Romero
STTigre · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Romero's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Romero are Unax del Cura, Robert Glatzel, Patrick Soko. Doppel rates Unax del Cura (Mirandés) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrian Fuentes scores 75/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About David Romero
David Romero is a clinical finisher with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing elite finishing skills that place him in the top 8% of strikers. At just 23, he combines this goal-scoring prowess with impressive dribbling ability, making him a constant threat in one-on-one situations. While injury issues have hampered his availability, when fit, he consistently exhibits quality that ranks in the top 45% of his peers, highlighting his potential as a dynamic attacking force.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unax del Curasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Robert Glatzelsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Patrick Sokosimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 23 | €21m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Juan Carlos Aranasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Adrian Fuentessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Bil Nsongosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €3.2m | 88 | 75 |
| 8 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 25 | €3.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Semir Telalovićsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Andreas Hountondjisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €3.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Armindo Siebsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Hafiz Umar Ibrahimsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €2.8m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Romero
≈ 100% David Romero · strong: Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Romero · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Romero · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Romero?
By Doppel's fit score, Unax del Cura (Mirandés) is the closest profile to David Romero, with a 79/100 overall match. Robert Glatzel and Patrick Soko are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Romero?
Yes. Adrian Fuentes (Córdoba) plays a similar striker role and rates 75/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Romero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Romero's 2026 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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