Who should replace Viktor Gyökeres?
STArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitViktor Gyökeres's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Viktor Gyökeres, the best-fitting strikers are Folarin Balogun, Emmanuel Emegha, Gonzalo García. Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny Welbeck at about €3.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Viktor Gyökeres
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 28 | €73m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €32m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Wissam Ben Yeddersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 36 | €500k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Viktor Gyökeres
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · low reliability
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Viktor Gyökeres · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Viktor Gyökeres?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Viktor Gyökeres, at 92/100 on profile. Emmanuel Emegha and Gonzalo García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Viktor Gyökeres?
Yes — Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Viktor Gyökeres?
Doppel learns Viktor Gyökeres'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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