Who should replace Thijs Dallinga?
STBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijs Dallinga's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thijs Dallinga, the best-fitting strikers are Francesco Pio Esposito, Kevin Behrens, Dženan Pejčinović. Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Behrens at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thijs Dallinga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Inter | 20 | €47m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €16m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Chimy Ávilasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 73 |
| 5 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €4.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Tim Lemperlesimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Pere Millasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 33 | €1.0m | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €2.1m | 88 | 74 |
| 10 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Shamar Nicholsonsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 30 | €2.8m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijs Dallinga
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thijs Dallinga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter) does the closest job to Thijs Dallinga, at 91/100 on profile. Kevin Behrens and Dženan Pejčinović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thijs Dallinga?
Yes — Kevin Behrens (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thijs Dallinga?
Doppel learns Thijs Dallinga's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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