Who should replace Wesley Saïd?
ST/CAMRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWesley Saïd's profile ↗
Wesley Saïd is a striker/attacking midfielder for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances, 12 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Saïd, Pablo Pagis (Lorient) and Vangelis Pavlidis (AZ Alkmaar) both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 85/100, making them excellent options for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €41m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 94 | 82 |
| 8 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wesley Saïd
≈ 100% Wesley Saïd · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Wesley Saïd · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Wesley Saïd · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wesley Saïd?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Pagis (Lorient) does the closest job to Wesley Saïd, at 95/100 on profile. Vangelis Pavlidis and Antoine Griezmann follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wesley Saïd?
Yes — Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) plays a similar striker role at roughly €7.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wesley Saïd?
Doppel learns Wesley Saïd'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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