Who should replace Joshua Zirkzee?
STManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Zirkzee's profile ↗
Joshua Zirkzee is a striker for Manchester United in the Premier League, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Zirkzee, Álvaro Rodriguez of Elche (fit score 85/100) stands out as an excellent tactical fit. Other notable options include Morgan Guilavogui from FC St. Pauli (fit score 81/100) and Conrad Harder of RB Leipzig (fit score 82/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Zirkzee
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joshua Zirkzee?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Álvaro Rodriguez (Elche) does the closest job to Joshua Zirkzee, at 93/100 on profile. Morgan Guilavogui and Conrad Harder follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joshua Zirkzee?
Yes — Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.3m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joshua Zirkzee?
Doppel learns Joshua Zirkzee'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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