Who should replace Breel Embolo?
STStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBreel Embolo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Breel Embolo, the best-fitting strikers are Thijs Dallinga, Etta Eyong, Taiwo Awoniyi. Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yussuf Poulsen at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Breel Embolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Taiwo Awoniyisimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.6m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €32m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 10 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 90 | 76 |
| 12 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Breel Embolo
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Breel Embolo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) does the closest job to Breel Embolo, at 92/100 on profile. Etta Eyong and Taiwo Awoniyi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Breel Embolo?
Yes — Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Breel Embolo?
Doppel learns Breel Embolo'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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