Who should replace Ismaïla Sarr?
CAM/RWCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaïla Sarr's profile ↗
Ismaïla Sarr is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist. The best replacements for Sarr include Christoph Baumgartner from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Daan Heymans from RC Sporting Charleroi, also with a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Sarr can provide a tactical fit that matches his playing style effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Daan Heymanssimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 27 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Joshua Meessimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 30 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Takuma Asanosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Pavel Šulcsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Dango Ouattarasimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaïla Sarr
≈ 100% Ismaïla Sarr · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ismaïla Sarr · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ismaïla Sarr · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismaïla Sarr?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Ismaïla Sarr, at 93/100 on profile. Fraser Hornby and Daan Heymans follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismaïla Sarr?
Yes — Joshua Mees (Preußen Münster) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismaïla Sarr?
Doppel learns Ismaïla Sarr's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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