Who should replace Jamie Vardy?
STLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJamie Vardy's profile ↗
Jamie Vardy is a striker for Leicester City in the Championship, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. Players who can replace Vardy include Lautaro De León from FC Andorra, with a fit score of 79/100, and Dylan Vente from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 77/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking to fill Vardy's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Dame Gueyesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Andri Guðjohnsensimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Daniel Hansliksimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 30 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Carlos Fernándezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 30 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Koen Kostonssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Alerrandrosimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jamie Vardy
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jamie Vardy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dylan Vente (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Jamie Vardy, at 93/100 on profile. Dame Gueye and Lautaro De León follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jamie Vardy?
Yes — Dame Gueye (Le Mans) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jamie Vardy?
Doppel learns Jamie Vardy'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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