Players like Erling Haaland
STManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErling Haaland's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erling Haaland are Artem Dovbyk, Victor Okoh Boniface, Loïs Openda. Doppel rates Artem Dovbyk (Girona FC) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 82/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Erling Haaland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 37 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 35 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erling Haaland
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erling Haaland?
By Doppel's fit score, Artem Dovbyk (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Erling Haaland, with a 85/100 overall match. Victor Okoh Boniface and Loïs Openda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erling Haaland?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erling Haaland?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erling Haaland'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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