Who should replace Igor Matanović?
STKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Matanović's profile ↗
Igor Matanović is a striker for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, where he made 31 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Matanović, players like Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) with a fit score of 80/100 and Chuba Akpom (AFC Ajax) at 82/100 could be ideal alternatives, offering similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Matanović
≈ 100% Igor Matanović · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Igor Matanović · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Igor Matanović · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Matanović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) does the closest job to Igor Matanović, at 94/100 on profile. Kai Havertz and João Pedro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Matanović?
Yes — Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.2m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Matanović?
Doppel learns Igor Matanović'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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