Who should replace Carlos Espí?
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗
Carlos Espí is a striker for Levante UD in LaLiga 2, having made 25 appearances with 11 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Espí, Thijs Dallinga from 1. FC Köln stands out with a tactical fit score of 84/100, closely followed by Chuba Akpom of Ipswich Town, who has a fit score of 83/100.
Building your XI? Put Carlos Espí in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Carlos Espí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pablo Felipesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Betosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Espí
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Espí?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) does the closest job to Carlos Espí, at 94/100 on profile. Pablo Felipe and Álvaro Morata follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Espí?
Yes — Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.4m, a 83/100 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →