Who should replace Joël Piroe?
ST/CAMLeeds United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoël Piroe's profile ↗
Joël Piroe is a striker/attacking midfielder for Leeds United in the Championship, where he has made 46 appearances, scoring 19 goals and providing 7 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Piroe, Sem Steijn from FC Twente offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while both Patrick Bamford of Sheffield United and Jonathan Burkardt of 1. FSV Mainz 05 present strong alternatives with fit scores of 84/100.
Best replacements for Joël Piroe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €29m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 33 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joël Piroe
≈ 100% Joël Piroe · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joël Piroe · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joël Piroe · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joël Piroe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Joël Piroe, at 93/100 on profile. Jonathan Burkardt and Arnaud Kalimuendo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joël Piroe?
Yes — Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joël Piroe?
Doppel learns Joël Piroe'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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