Who should replace M'bala Nzola?
STSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitM'bala Nzola's profile ↗
M'bala Nzola is a striker for Sassuolo in Serie A, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. The best replacements for Nzola include Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Nzola, such as Daniel Mosquera and Keinan Davis, also provide tactical alternatives within the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 89 | 80 |
| 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 M'bala Nzola
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for M'bala Nzola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) does the closest job to M'bala Nzola, at 92/100 on profile. Álvaro Rodriguez and Daniel Mosquera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace M'bala Nzola?
Yes — Daniel Mosquera (Hellas Verona) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.7m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for M'bala Nzola?
Doppel learns M'bala Nzola'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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