Players like Erling Haaland
STManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErling Haaland's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erling Haaland are Victor Osimhen, Promise David, Álvaro Morata. Doppel rates Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edin Džeko scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Erling Haaland is a dominant goal-scoring striker, showcasing elite finishing ability and a knack for finding the net, with an extraordinary tally of 27 goals in just 35 appearances this season. His top-tier metrics in non-penalty goals, shots, and expected contributions underline his status as a lethal offensive threat, placing him in the top 4% of his peers. While his injury history raises some concerns, when fit, Haaland remains a relentless force in the box and a game-changer for Manchester City.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erling Haaland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erling Haaland
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erling Haaland?
By Doppel's fit score, Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) is the closest profile to Erling Haaland, with a 84/100 overall match. Promise David and Álvaro Morata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erling Haaland?
Yes. Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
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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