Who should replace Wout Weghorst?
STAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWout Weghorst's profile ↗
Wout Weghorst is a striker for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Weghorst, Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Jonas Wind from VfL Wolfsburg and Niclas Füllkrug from Borussia Dortmund both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wout Weghorst
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Wout Weghorst · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wout Weghorst?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Wout Weghorst, at 93/100 on profile. Luuk de Jong and Michael Smith follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wout Weghorst?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wout Weghorst?
Doppel learns Wout Weghorst'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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