Who should replace Christopher Nkunku?
ST/CAMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristopher Nkunku's profile ↗
Christopher Nkunku is a striker/attacking midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, with 32 appearances, 7 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Nkunku, Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Neal Maupay from Brentford and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Olympique de Marseille, both fitting well into similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €39m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €116m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 90 | 82 |
* 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 (Brentford) 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 (SV Werder Bremen) 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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