Who should replace Romelu Lukaku?
STSSC Napoli · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomelu Lukaku's profile ↗
Romelu Lukaku is a striker for SSC Napoli in Serie A, having made 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Lukaku, Niclas Füllkrug from SV Werder Bremen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray also presents a compelling option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 26 | €59m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romelu Lukaku
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Romelu Lukaku · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romelu Lukaku?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray) does the closest job to Romelu Lukaku, at 94/100 on profile. Niclas Füllkrug and Mika Biereth follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Romelu Lukaku?
Yes — Olivier Giroud (Lille) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Romelu Lukaku?
Doppel learns Romelu Lukaku's role profile from his 2024/25 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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