Players like Žan Vipotnik
STSwansea City · 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 October 2026.
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Žan Vipotnik is a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing abilities that place him in the top 3% of his peers. With an impressive tally of 23 goals in 44 appearances this season, he consistently converts chances into goals, marking him as a significant threat in the final third. His durability is commendable, missing no matches in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad. While he may not excel in dribbling or defensive contributions, his scoring prowess makes him a standout forward in the Championship.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 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 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Žan Vipotnik?
Statistically, Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) is the closest look-alike to Žan Vipotnik — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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