Who should replace Paulinho?
STSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulinho's profile ↗
Paulinho is a striker for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances, 15 goals, and 5 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Paulinho, Deniz Undav, who plays for VfB Stuttgart, offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100. Other notable options include Vangelis Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar and Lautaro Martínez of Inter, both with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lautaro Martínezsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €80m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulinho
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lautaro Martínez (Inter) does the closest job to Paulinho, at 96/100 on profile. Deniz Undav and Ricky van Wolfswinkel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Paulinho?
Yes — Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Paulinho?
Doppel learns Paulinho'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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