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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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗Stade Rennais26€32m9685
2Mauro Icardisimilar↗Galatasaray33€4.2m9586
3Žan Vipotniksimilar↗Swansea City24€21m9484
4Chris Woodsimilar↗Nottingham Forest35€5.2m9484
5Samu Aghehowasimilar↗FC Porto22€46m9486
6Mika Bierethsimilar↗AS Monaco23€16m9485
7Ayase Uedasimilar↗Feyenoord28€17m9385
8Isac Lidbergsimilar↗Darmstadt 9828€5.3m9383
9Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan40€900k9387
10Joël Piroesimilar↗Leeds United27€9.1m9386
11Kasper Høghsimilar↗Bodø/Glimt26€12m9283
12Andreas Weimannsimilar↗Blackburn Rovers35€400k9283

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Mateusz Żukowski

1. Esteban LepaulStade Rennais85/100

≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90

2. Mauro IcardiGalatasaray86/100

≈ 100% Mateusz Żukowski · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Žan VipotnikSwansea City84/100

≈ 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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