Who should replace Ross Stewart?
STSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Stewart's profile ↗
Ross Stewart is a striker for Southampton in the Championship, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Stewart, Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham, ENG-Premier League) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest, ENG-Premier League) and Gonzalo García (Real Madrid, ESP-La Liga) also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Ross Stewart
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Stewart
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ross Stewart · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ross Stewart?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Ross Stewart, at 91/100 on profile. Rodrigo Muniz and Gonzalo García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ross Stewart?
Yes — Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.8m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ross Stewart?
Doppel learns Ross Stewart'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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