Who should replace Javi Puado?
ST/LWEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Puado's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Javi Puado, the best-fitting strikers are Julián Alvarez, Christopher Nkunku, Neal Maupay. Julián Alvarez (Manchester City) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iago Aspas at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Javi Puado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €116m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | AC Milan | 29 | €26m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Javi Puado · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Puado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julián Alvarez (Manchester City) does the closest job to Javi Puado, at 91/100 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 84/100 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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