Who should replace Darwin Núñez?
STLiverpool FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarwin Núñez's profile ↗
Darwin Núñez is a striker for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, having made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Núñez, Etta Eyong of Levante UD stands out with a fit score of 84/100. Cucho Hernández from Real Betis also offers a strong alternative, achieving a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darwin Núñez
≈ 100% Darwin Núñez · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Darwin Núñez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Darwin Núñez · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Darwin Núñez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cucho Hernández (Real Betis) does the closest job to Darwin Núñez, at 95/100 on profile. Etta Eyong and Richarlison follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Darwin Núñez?
Yes — Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.2m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Darwin Núñez?
Doppel learns Darwin Núñez's role profile from his 2024/25 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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