Who should replace Ricky van Wolfswinkel?
STFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicky van Wolfswinkel's profile ↗
Ricky van Wolfswinkel is a striker for FC Twente in the Eredivisie, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals. For those looking for the best replacement for van Wolfswinkel, Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United and Marvin Pieringer from 1. FC Heidenheim both offer strong tactical fits, with fit scores of 83/100, making them ideal candidates to fulfil a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricky van Wolfswinkel
≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: xG + xA, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricky van Wolfswinkel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emersonn (Toulouse) does the closest job to Ricky van Wolfswinkel, at 92/100 on profile. Junior Adamu and Lukas Nmecha follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ricky van Wolfswinkel?
Yes — Dani Escriche (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ricky van Wolfswinkel?
Doppel learns Ricky van Wolfswinkel'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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