Who should replace Clayton?
STRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClayton's profile ↗
Clayton is a striker for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, having made 19 appearances with an impressive tally of 10 goals and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Clayton, Samu Aghehowa from FC Porto offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Žan Vipotnik from Swansea City closely follows with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Chupetesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 22 | €11m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clayton
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Clayton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Žan Vipotnik (Swansea City) does the closest job to Clayton, at 93/100 on profile. Chupete and Samu Aghehowa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Clayton?
Yes — Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.6m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Clayton?
Doppel learns Clayton'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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