Who should replace Nikola Krstović?
STAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Krstović's profile ↗
Nikola Krstović is a striker for Atalanta in Serie A, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Krstović, Hugo Ekitiké and Nicolas Jackson both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 85/100, while Lukas Nmecha also presents a viable alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €39m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Krstović
≈ 100% Nikola Krstović · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nikola Krstović · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nikola Krstović · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Krstović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Nikola Krstović, at 93/100 on profile. Nicolas Jackson and João Pedro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikola Krstović?
Yes — Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) plays a similar striker role at roughly €9.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikola Krstović?
Doppel learns Nikola Krstović'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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