Who should replace Lukas Nmecha?
STLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLukas Nmecha's profile ↗
Lukas Nmecha is a striker for Leeds United in the Premier League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist. The best replacements for Nmecha include Etta Eyong from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 84/100, and João Pedro from Chelsea, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for a similar role in attack.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lukas Nmecha
≈ 100% Lukas Nmecha · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Lukas Nmecha · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lukas Nmecha · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lukas Nmecha?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Etta Eyong (Levante UD) does the closest job to Lukas Nmecha, at 94/100 on profile. João Pedro and Gonçalo Ramos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lukas Nmecha?
Yes — Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.4m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lukas Nmecha?
Doppel learns Lukas Nmecha'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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