Who should replace Vangelis Pavlidis?
STAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVangelis Pavlidis's profile ↗
Vangelis Pavlidis is a striker for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 22 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Pavlidis, Mateo Retegui from Atalanta and Gustaf Nilsson from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 86/100, while Dušan Vlahović from Juventus closely follows with a fit of 85/100.
Best replacements for Vangelis Pavlidis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Paulinhosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 34 | €5.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vangelis Pavlidis
≈ 100% Vangelis Pavlidis · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Vangelis Pavlidis · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Vangelis Pavlidis · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vangelis Pavlidis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) does the closest job to Vangelis Pavlidis, at 94/100 on profile. Deniz Undav and Dušan Vlahović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vangelis Pavlidis?
Yes — Gustaf Nilsson (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.0m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vangelis Pavlidis?
Doppel learns Vangelis Pavlidis'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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