Who should replace Ousmane Dembélé?
ST/RWParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Dembélé's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ousmane Dembélé, the best-fitting strikers are Mohamed Salah, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Thauvin at about €5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ousmane Dembélé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Kylian Mbappésimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €191m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Leroy Sanésimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousmane Dembélé
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ousmane Dembélé?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Ousmane Dembélé, at 95/100 on profile. Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ousmane Dembélé?
Yes — Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.2m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ousmane Dembélé?
Doppel learns Ousmane Dembélé'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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