Players like Žan Vipotnik
STBordeaux · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitŽan Vipotnik's profile ↗
The players most similar to Žan Vipotnik are Chris Wood, Mateusz Żukowski, Esteban Lepaul. Doppel rates Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mauro Icardi scores 82/100 at about €4.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Žan Vipotnik is a prolific penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing skills with an impressive 23 goals in 44 appearances this season. Rated in the top 40% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers when it matters most, making him a reliable attacking threat. With zero games missed in the last three seasons, Vipotnik is durable and dependable, though he could enhance his overall game by improving his involvement in build-up play.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Žan Vipotnik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Žan Vipotnik
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Žan Vipotnik?
By Doppel's fit score, Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Žan Vipotnik, with a 82/100 overall match. Mateusz Żukowski and Esteban Lepaul are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Žan Vipotnik?
Yes. Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Žan Vipotnik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Žan Vipotnik'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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