Who should replace Javi Puado?
ST/LWEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Puado's profile ↗
Javi Puado is a striker/left winger for Espanyol in LaLiga 2, with 10 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Puado could be Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo, who has a fit score of 86/100, or Neal Maupay from Olympique de Marseille, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile and could effectively fulfil the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €116m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Puado
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Puado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) does the closest job to Javi Puado, at 94/100 on profile. Christopher Nkunku and Neal Maupay follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Puado?
Yes — Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.5m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Puado?
Doppel learns Javi Puado'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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