Who should replace Tawfik Bentayeb?
STTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTawfik Bentayeb's profile ↗
Tawfik Bentayeb is a striker for Troyes in Ligue 2, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 18 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Bentayeb, Mateusz Żukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Esteban Lepaul from Stade Rennais has a fit score of 80/100. Both players effectively fulfil a similar role in attack.
Best replacements for Tawfik Bentayeb
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Ellis Simmssimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €12m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Leonardo Mancusosimilar↗ | Mantova | 34 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Timothé Nkadasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €1.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Nicholas Bonfantisimilar↗ | Bari | 24 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Antonio Raimondosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €4.1m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tawfik Bentayeb
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tawfik Bentayeb?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Tawfik Bentayeb, at 90/100 on profile. Mateusz Żukowski and Ellis Simms follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tawfik Bentayeb?
Yes — Leonardo Mancuso (Mantova) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tawfik Bentayeb?
Doppel learns Tawfik Bentayeb'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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