Who should replace Joel Pohjanpalo?
STVenezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Pohjanpalo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joel Pohjanpalo, the best-fitting strikers are Niclas Füllkrug, Jordan Siebatcheu, Shamar Nicholson. Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jamie Vardy at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joel Pohjanpalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Shamar Nicholsonsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 73 |
| 9 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 35 | €500k | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €3.7m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Pohjanpalo
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Pohjanpalo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Joel Pohjanpalo, at 92/100 on profile. Jordan Siebatcheu and Shamar Nicholson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Pohjanpalo?
Yes — Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joel Pohjanpalo?
Doppel learns Joel Pohjanpalo's role profile from his 2024/25 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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