Who should replace Thijs Dallinga?
ST1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijs Dallinga's profile ↗
Thijs Dallinga is a striker for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Dallinga, Dženan Pejčinović from VfB Stuttgart stands out with a fit score of 83/100, while Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club also offers a strong tactical fit at 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Duránsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 25 | €4.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijs Dallinga
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thijs Dallinga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Thijs Dallinga, at 92/100 on profile. Dženan Pejčinović and Romeo Vermant follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thijs Dallinga?
Yes — Michael Gregoritsch (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.6m, a 81/100 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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