Who should replace Yussuf Poulsen?
STHamburger SV · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYussuf Poulsen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Yussuf Poulsen, the best-fitting strikers are Igor Thiago, Marcus Thuram, João Pedro. Igor Thiago (Brentford) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Raúl Jiménez at about €3.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yussuf Poulsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yussuf Poulsen
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yussuf Poulsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Igor Thiago (Brentford) does the closest job to Yussuf Poulsen, at 95/100 on profile. Marcus Thuram and João Pedro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yussuf Poulsen?
Yes — Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yussuf Poulsen?
Doppel learns Yussuf Poulsen's role profile from his 2023/24 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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