Who should replace Ben Brereton Díaz?
ST/RW/LWSouthampton · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Brereton Díaz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ben Brereton Díaz, the best-fitting strikers are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Álvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ben Brereton Díaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Brereton Díaz
≈ 100% Ben Brereton Díaz · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ben Brereton Díaz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ben Brereton Díaz · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Brereton Díaz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Ben Brereton Díaz, at 92/100 on profile. Álvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Brereton Díaz?
Yes — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Brereton Díaz?
Doppel learns Ben Brereton Díaz's role profile from his 2023/24 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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