Who should replace Edin Džeko?
STFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdin Džeko's profile ↗
Edin Džeko is a striker for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 35 appearances, 14 goals, and 4 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Džeko, Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Valentín Castellanos from Lazio also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Edin Džeko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edin Džeko
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Edin Džeko · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edin Džeko?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Valentín Castellanos (Lazio) does the closest job to Edin Džeko, at 94/100 on profile. Luuk de Jong and Serhou Guirassy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edin Džeko?
Yes — Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edin Džeko?
Doppel learns Edin Džeko's role profile from his 2024/25 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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