Who should replace Shuto Machino?
STBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShuto Machino's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Shuto Machino, the best-fitting strikers are Kevin Behrens, Wout Weghorst, Lucas Höler. Kevin Behrens (VfL Wolfsburg) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Behrens at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Shuto Machino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 35 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 73 |
| 4 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Inter | 21 | €47m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Shamar Nicholsonsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Phil Harressimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 85 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shuto Machino
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shuto Machino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Behrens (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Shuto Machino, at 91/100 on profile. Wout Weghorst and Lucas Höler follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Shuto Machino?
Yes — Kevin Behrens (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Shuto Machino?
Doppel learns Shuto Machino'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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