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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 and scored 11 goals during the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Espí, Thijs Dallinga from Toulouse (fit 84/100) and Chuba Akpom from AFC Ajax (fit 83/100) are notable options, offering similar tactical profiles and goal-scoring capabilities.

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Best replacements for Carlos Espí

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Chuba Akpomsimilar↗AFC Ajax31€3.4m9483
2Pablo Felipesimilar↗Gil Vicente22€19m9280
3Álvaro Moratasimilar↗Atlético Madrid34€6.2m9181
4Thijs Dallingasimilar↗Toulouse26€9.8m9184
5Betosimilar↗Everton28€19m9182
6Richarlisonsimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur29€24m9179
7Toni Martínezsimilar↗Deportivo Alavés29€7.3m9180
8Mexx Meerdinksimilar↗AZ Alkmaar23€8.3m9178
9João Pedrosimilar↗Chelsea25€74m9081
10Dominic Solankesimilar↗Bournemouth29€31m9080
11Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Kasımpaşa35€400k9080
12Igor Thiagosimilar↗Brentford25€68m8981

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Carlos Espí

1. Chuba AkpomAFC Ajax83/100

≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90

2. Pablo FelipeGil Vicente80/100

≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating

3. Álvaro MorataAtlético Madrid81/100

≈ 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 (AFC Ajax) 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 (AFC Ajax) 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.

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