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, where he made 35 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Shpendi, Matija Frigan from Parma stands out with a fit score of 85/100, followed closely by Emmanuel Latte Lath of 1. FC Union Berlin and Josh Maja from Le Havre, both with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Latte Lathsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €10m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Josh Majasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €4.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | John Kennedysimilar↗ | Fluminense | 24 | €8.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 8 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 29 | €17m | 94 | 82 |
| 9 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stiven Shpendi
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stiven Shpendi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matija Frigan (Parma) does the closest job to Stiven Shpendi, at 95/100 on profile. Emmanuel Latte Lath and Josh Maja follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stiven Shpendi?
Yes — Ousmane Camara (CD Castellón) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.6m, 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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