Who should replace Christopher Nkunku?
ST/CAMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristopher Nkunku's profile ↗
Christopher Nkunku is a striker/attacking midfielder for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. For those looking for the best replacement for Nkunku, Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Neal Maupay from Olympique de Marseille and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Deportivo de A Coruña both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €39m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €116m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Dušan Tadićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christopher Nkunku
≈ 100% Christopher Nkunku · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Christopher Nkunku · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Christopher Nkunku · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christopher Nkunku?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Neal Maupay (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Christopher Nkunku, at 93/100 on profile. Iago Aspas and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christopher Nkunku?
Yes — Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham City) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.4m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christopher Nkunku?
Doppel learns Christopher Nkunku'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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