Who should replace Jean-Philippe Mateta?
STCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean-Philippe Mateta's profile ↗
Jean-Philippe Mateta is a striker for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 12 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Mateta, Thijs Dallinga from 1. FC Köln offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while both Moise Kean and Álvaro Morata also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 84/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean-Philippe Mateta
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Igor Thiago (Brentford) does the closest job to Jean-Philippe Mateta, at 91/100 on profile. Álvaro Morata and Thijs Dallinga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Yes — Stefano Marino (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jean-Philippe Mateta?
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