Who should replace Elye Wahi?
STEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Elye Wahi, the best-fitting strikers are Folarin Balogun, Jonathan Burkardt, Viktor Gyökeres. Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rayan Philippe at about €4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Elye Wahi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folarin Balogun | AS Monaco | 24 | €36m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Jonathan Burkardt | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | 27 | €61m | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | 27 | €29m | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Maximilian Beier | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €43m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Rayan Philippe | Hamburger SV | 25 | €4.1m | 86 | 73 |
| 7 | Fisnik Asllani | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €36m | 86 | 73 |
| 8 | Myrto Uzuni | Granada | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Arnaud Kalimuendo | Stade Rennais | 22 | €24m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Borja Iglesias | Celta Vigo | 31 | €2.9m | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Hwang Hee-chan | Wolverhampton | 27 | €5.5m | 85 | 73 |
| 12 | Callum Wilson | West Ham United | 33 | €4.3m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elye Wahi
≈ 100% Elye Wahi · low reliability
≈ 100% Elye Wahi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Elye Wahi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elye Wahi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Elye Wahi, at 89/100 on profile. Jonathan Burkardt and Viktor Gyökeres follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Elye Wahi?
Yes — Rayan Philippe (Hamburger SV) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.1m, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Elye Wahi?
Doppel learns Elye Wahi'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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