Who should replace Stiven Shpendi?
ST/CAMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStiven Shpendi's profile ↗
Stiven Shpendi is a striker/attacking midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing 2 assists. The best replacements for Shpendi include Noel Futkeu from SpVgg Greuther Fürth, with a fit score of 84/100, and Josh Sargent from Norwich City, who has a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Shpendi, like Ousmane Camara and John Kennedy, also offer strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Stiven Shpendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | John Kennedysimilar↗ | Fluminense | 24 | €8.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 29 | €17m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Marcos Fernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Ike Ugbosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 28 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stiven Shpendi
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stiven Shpendi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ousmane Camara (CD Castellón) does the closest job to Stiven Shpendi, at 94/100 on profile. Josh Sargent and Noel Futkeu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stiven Shpendi?
Yes — Marcos Fernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.5m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stiven Shpendi?
Doppel learns Stiven Shpendi'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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