Who should replace M'bala Nzola?
STSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitM'bala Nzola's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace M'bala Nzola, the best-fitting strikers are Grejohn Kyei, Dominic Solanke, Keinan Davis. Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Grejohn Kyei at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for M'bala Nzola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grejohn Kyeisimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 31 | €300k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 87 | 75 |
| 5 | Tim Lemperlesimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €15m | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Joshua Kingsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.2m | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 86 | 73 |
| 11 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 31 | €7.7m | 85 | 72 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match M'bala Nzola
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Possession won in att. third, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for M'bala Nzola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) does the closest job to M'bala Nzola, at 91/100 on profile. Dominic Solanke and Keinan Davis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace M'bala Nzola?
Yes — Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 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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