Who should replace Kylian Mbappé?
STReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKylian Mbappé's profile ↗
Kylian Mbappé is a striker for Real Madrid in La Liga, with an impressive record of 31 appearances, 25 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mbappé, Victor Okoh Boniface from SV Werder Bremen stands out with a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Rafael Leão from AC Milan also offers a strong fit at 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Neymarsimilar↗ | Santos | 34 | €8.5m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kylian Mbappé
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kylian Mbappé?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) does the closest job to Kylian Mbappé, at 94/100 on profile. Rafael Leão and Victor Okoh Boniface follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kylian Mbappé?
Yes — Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.2m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kylian Mbappé?
Doppel learns Kylian Mbappé'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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