Players like Richard Kone
STQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Kone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Richard Kone are Phillip Tietz, Dani Escriche, Richarlison. Doppel rates Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Escriche scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Richard Kone
Richard Kone is an industrious forward with a strong emphasis on pressing and aerial prowess, making him a valuable asset in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 13% of his peers, his ability to win possession and dominate aerial duels showcases his tenacity and work ethic. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for QPR as he continues to develop his scoring and playmaking capabilities.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Richard Kone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard Kone
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Richard Kone?
By Doppel's fit score, Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Richard Kone, with a 81/100 overall match. Dani Escriche and Richarlison are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Richard Kone?
Yes. Dani Escriche (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Richard Kone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Richard Kone'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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