Who should replace Wendel?
STSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWendel's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Wendel, the best-fitting strikers are Aziz, Jerolldino Bergraaf, Henk Veerman. Aziz (Rio Ave) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luka Kulenović at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wendel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azizsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €1.5m | 88 | 71 |
| 2 | Jerolldino Bergraafsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 20 | €300k | 87 | 69 |
| 3 | Henk Veermansimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 35 | €300k | 87 | 69 |
| 4 | Joel Pohjanpalosimilar↗ | Venezia | 32 | €3.3m | 81 | 70 |
| 5 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 81 | 72 |
| 6 | Eduardo Sashasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 34 | €900k | 80 | 69 |
| 7 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 80 | 71 |
| 8 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 79 | 71 |
| 9 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 78 | 69 |
| 10 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 77 | 71 |
| 11 | Romelu Lukakusimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €5.8m | 77 | 70 |
| 12 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 77 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wendel
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Wendel · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wendel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aziz (Rio Ave) does the closest job to Wendel, at 88/100 on profile. Jerolldino Bergraaf and Henk Veerman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wendel?
Yes — Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role at roughly €600k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wendel?
Doppel learns Wendel'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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