Players like David Strelec
STMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Strelec's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Strelec are Josh Sargent, Matija Frigan, Folarin Balogun. Doppel rates Josh Sargent (Norwich City) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ciro Immobile scores 84/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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David Strelec is a striker whose playing style leans towards being a link-up forward, but his current form suggests a struggle to impact games consistently. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his position, he has not yet established himself as a key contributor, registering only 8 goals in 35 appearances this season. While he has shown durability with few missed games, he lacks standout strengths, making it challenging for him to influence matches effectively.
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 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% David Strelec · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David Strelec?
Statistically, Josh Sargent (Norwich City) is the closest look-alike to David Strelec — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Matija Frigan and Folarin Balogun are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Strelec?
Yes. Ciro Immobile (No team) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Strelec?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Strelec'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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