Who should replace Yussuf Poulsen?
STHamburger SV · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYussuf Poulsen's profile ↗
Yussuf Poulsen is a striker for Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, having made 28 appearances this season, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Poulsen, Igor Thiago from Brentford offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Raúl Jiménez of Fulham also presents a viable option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yussuf Poulsen
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yussuf Poulsen · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
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 Raúl Jiménez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yussuf Poulsen?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 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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