Who should replace Esteban Lepaul?
STAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEsteban Lepaul's profile ↗
Esteban Lepaul is a striker for Angers in Ligue 2, having made 34 appearances and scored 21 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Lepaul, Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto and Mateusz Żukowski of 1. FC Magdeburg both present strong tactical fits, scoring 84/100. Other notable options include Vedat Muriqi and Chris Wood, fitting at 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Esteban Lepaul
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Esteban Lepaul?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) does the closest job to Esteban Lepaul, at 94/100 on profile. Mateusz Żukowski and Vedat Muriqi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Esteban Lepaul?
Yes — Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Esteban Lepaul?
Doppel learns Esteban Lepaul'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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