Who should replace Kelechi Iheanacho?
STMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKelechi Iheanacho's profile ↗
Kelechi Iheanacho is a striker for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 15 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For clubs seeking the best replacement for Iheanacho, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi offers a fit score of 78/100, while Francesco Galuppini from Mantova and Danel Sinani from FC St. Pauli both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 76/100.
Best replacements for Kelechi Iheanacho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Galuppinisimilar↗ | Mantova | 33 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Heine Asen Larsensimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €700k | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Abdelrahman Boudahsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 27 | €700k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Tim Lemperlesimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €15m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | José Manuel Arnáizsimilar↗ | Granada | 31 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Roberto Lópezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €2.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 35 | €500k | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kelechi Iheanacho
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Iheanacho · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kelechi Iheanacho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francesco Galuppini (Mantova) does the closest job to Kelechi Iheanacho, at 90/100 on profile. Jakob Napoleon Romsaas and Danel Sinani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kelechi Iheanacho?
Yes — Francesco Galuppini (Mantova) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kelechi Iheanacho?
Doppel learns Kelechi Iheanacho's role profile from his 2024/25 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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