Who should replace Nikola Štulić?
STLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Štulić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nikola Štulić, the best-fitting strikers are Phillip Tietz, Roberto Fernández, Frank Magri. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Phil Harres at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nikola Štulić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 23 | €10m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €4.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Phil Harressimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €2.4m | 86 | 74 |
| 7 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €4.9m | 86 | 73 |
| 8 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 21 | €7.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Inter | 20 | €47m | 85 | 74 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €31m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €16m | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | Walid Cheddirasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.9m | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Štulić
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · low reliability
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Štulić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Nikola Štulić, at 89/100 on profile. Roberto Fernández and Frank Magri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikola Štulić?
Yes — Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikola Štulić?
Doppel learns Nikola Štulić'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 →