Who should replace Steffen Tigges?
STSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteffen Tigges's profile ↗
Steffen Tigges is a striker for SC Paderborn 07 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Tigges, Thierno Barry from Villarreal offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Michael Smith of Sheffield Wednesday and Toni Martínez from Deportivo Alavés both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Steffen Tigges
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steffen Tigges
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Steffen Tigges · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steffen Tigges?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) does the closest job to Steffen Tigges, at 92/100 on profile. Toni Martínez and Thierno Barry follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Steffen Tigges?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Steffen Tigges?
Doppel learns Steffen Tigges'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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