Who should replace Carlos Espí?
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Carlos Espí, the best-fitting strikers are Álvaro Morata, Eddie Nketiah, Thijs Dallinga. Álvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Vedat Muriqi at about €4.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Carlos Espí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Morata | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Eddie Nketiah | Arsenal | 24 | €10m | 90 | 74 |
| 3 | Thijs Dallinga | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Beto | Everton | 27 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Igor Matanović | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Richarlison | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €24m | 89 | 74 |
| 7 | Toni Martínez | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 8 | Vedat Muriqi | Mallorca | 31 | €4.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Mohamed Bamba | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Joaquin Panichelli | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Muniz | Fulham | 22 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Dominic Solanke | Bournemouth | 26 | €31m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Espí
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Espí?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Álvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid) does the closest job to Carlos Espí, at 90/100 on profile. Eddie Nketiah and Thijs Dallinga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Espí?
Yes — Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.4m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Espí?
Doppel learns Carlos Espí'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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