Who should replace Rasmus Højlund?
STSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Rasmus Højlund, the best-fitting strikers are Che Adams, Romelu Lukaku, Ferran Torres. Che Adams (Torino) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Borja Iglesias at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rasmus Højlund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Che Adams | Torino | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Romelu Lukaku | SSC Napoli | 31 | €5.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Ferran Torres | FC Barcelona | 25 | €54m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonas Wind | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | 27 | €61m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Borja Iglesias | Celta Vigo | 31 | €2.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Dženan Pejčinović | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €16m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Anastasios Douvikas | Como | 26 | €24m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | 28 | €26m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Myron Boadu | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Mateo Retegui | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Niclas Füllkrug | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.7m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rasmus Højlund
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · low reliability
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · low reliability
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rasmus Højlund?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Che Adams (Torino) does the closest job to Rasmus Højlund, at 92/100 on profile. Romelu Lukaku and Ferran Torres follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rasmus Højlund?
Yes — Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.9m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rasmus Højlund?
Doppel learns Rasmus Højlund'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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