Who should replace Moussa Sylla?
STFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Sylla's profile ↗
Moussa Sylla is a striker for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Sylla, Gift Orban from Hellas Verona offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Akor Adams from Venezia and Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Gift Orbansimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 25 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Sylla
≈ 100% Moussa Sylla · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Moussa Sylla · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Moussa Sylla · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Sylla?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Akor Adams (Venezia) does the closest job to Moussa Sylla, at 92/100 on profile. George Hirst and Gift Orban follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moussa Sylla?
Yes — Max Dean (KAA Gent) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moussa Sylla?
Doppel learns Moussa Sylla'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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