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, with 31 appearances and 8 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for van Wolfswinkel, Lukas Nmecha of Leeds United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Emersonn from Ipswich Town also presents an excellent option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 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↗ | RC Strasbourg | 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↗ | FC Augsburg | 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: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 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: 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, Junior Adamu (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Ricky van Wolfswinkel, at 92/100 on profile. Emersonn 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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