Who should replace Taiwo Awoniyi?
STNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaiwo Awoniyi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Taiwo Awoniyi, the best-fitting strikers are Jean-Philippe Mateta, Mohamed Bamba, Ermedin Demirović. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mohamed Bamba at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Taiwo Awoniyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €29m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 25 | €20m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Alexandre Lacazettesimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 31 | €2.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 20 | €22m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taiwo Awoniyi
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · low reliability
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Taiwo Awoniyi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taiwo Awoniyi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Taiwo Awoniyi, at 93/100 on profile. Mohamed Bamba and Ermedin Demirović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Taiwo Awoniyi?
Yes — Mohamed Bamba (Lorient) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Taiwo Awoniyi?
Doppel learns Taiwo Awoniyi'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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