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, Folarin Balogun, Terem Moffi. 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 September 2026.
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David Strelec is a hardworking striker whose game revolves more around linking play than finishing. Despite his limited impact this season, with a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of peers, he shows durability with only 11 games missed in three years. However, his low duels won and touches per 90 suggest he struggles to assert himself in attacking situations, making him less effective in high-pressure scenarios.
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 · 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?
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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