Who should replace Luuk de Jong?
STPSV Eindhoven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuuk de Jong's profile ↗
Luuk de Jong is a striker for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, having made 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists. The best replacements for Luuk de Jong, based on tactical fit, include Olivier Giroud from AC Milan with a fit score of 84/100, and Gonçalo Ramos, also from AC Milan, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players offer similar attributes and performances, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking to fill his role.
Building your XI? Put Luuk de Jong in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Luuk de Jong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luuk de Jong
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luuk de Jong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) does the closest job to Luuk de Jong, at 92/100 on profile. Gonçalo Ramos and Serhou Guirassy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luuk de Jong?
Yes — Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luuk de Jong?
Doppel learns Luuk de Jong's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →