Who should replace Nikola Štulić?
STLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Štulić's profile ↗
Nikola Štulić is a striker for Lecce in Serie A, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Štulić, Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club stands out with a fit score of 81/100, while Andri Guðjohnsen from Blackburn Rovers and Dani Escriche from Albacete Balompié both offer solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Andri Guðjohnsensimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 24 | €2.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Evanilsonsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €33m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Brynjólfur Darri Willumssonsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Štulić
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Štulić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Nikola Štulić, at 92/100 on profile. Andri Guðjohnsen and Dani Escriche follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikola Štulić?
Yes — Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 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.
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