Who should replace Shuto Machino?
STBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShuto Machino's profile ↗
Shuto Machino is a striker for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. A strong tactical fit as a replacement for Machino includes Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05, with a fit score of 80/100, alongside Wout Weghorst of FC Twente and Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge, both at 78/100. These players represent some of the best options for those seeking alternatives to Machino.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €4.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shuto Machino
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Shuto Machino · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shuto Machino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wout Weghorst (FC Twente) does the closest job to Shuto Machino, at 91/100 on profile. Romeo Vermant and Lucas Höler follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Shuto Machino?
Yes — Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 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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