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 October 2026.
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Erling Haaland is a lethal goal-scoring striker, exemplifying the archetype of a prolific finisher with an innate ability to convert chances. His impressive metrics place him in the top 2% of his peers, showcasing his dominance with 27 goals and 8 assists this season. While his aerial prowess and shot volume highlight his attacking threat, his injury history raises some concerns about availability. Nonetheless, when fit, he is a transformative presence on the pitch, capable of changing the outcome of matches.
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↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €42m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Everton | 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 closest look-alike to Erling Haaland?
Statistically, Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) is the closest look-alike to Erling Haaland — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (FC Schalke 04) 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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