Who should replace Raheem Sterling?
LW/RWArsenal · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaheem Sterling's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Raheem Sterling, the best-fitting left wingers are Chris Führich, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Osame Sahraoui at about €8.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Raheem Sterling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Osame Sahraouisimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €37m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €85m | 89 | 74 |
| 11 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raheem Sterling
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Raheem Sterling · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raheem Sterling?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Raheem Sterling, at 93/100 on profile. Phil Foden and Anthony Gordon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Raheem Sterling?
Yes — Osame Sahraoui (Lille) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €8.7m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Raheem Sterling?
Doppel learns Raheem Sterling's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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