Players like David Strelec
STMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Strelec's profile ↗
David Strelec is a striker for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 35 appearances, 8 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Strelec include Josh Sargent from Norwich City, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Folarin Balogun of AS Monaco, with a fit score of 83/100. Other notable comparisons are Terem Moffi from Nice and Mohamed Bayo of Gaziantep FK, both sharing a comparable role and statistical profile.
About David Strelec
David Strelec is a traditional striker whose game lacks standout qualities, reflecting a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers. While he brings durability with only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, his contributions are limited, with just 8 goals in 35 appearances this season. His low duels won and touches per 90 indicate challenges in his involvement and impact on play, making him a player in need of significant improvement to elevate his game.
Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Strelec
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gift Orbansimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Strelec
≈ 100% David Strelec · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Strelec · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% David Strelec · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Strelec?
By Doppel's fit score, Josh Sargent (Norwich City) is the closest profile to David Strelec, with a 82/100 overall match. Folarin Balogun and Terem Moffi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Strelec?
Yes. Ciro Immobile (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Strelec?
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