Who should replace Mateusz Żukowski?
ST/RB/LW1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateusz Żukowski's profile ↗
Mateusz Żukowski is a striker/right-back for 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 17 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Żukowski, Mauro Icardi from Galatasaray offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Esteban Lepaul from Stade Rennais also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Mateusz Żukowski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateusz Żukowski
≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateusz Żukowski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Mateusz Żukowski, at 96/100 on profile. Mauro Icardi and Žan Vipotnik follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateusz Żukowski?
Yes — Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.2m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mateusz Żukowski?
Doppel learns Mateusz Żukowski'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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