Who should replace Son Heung-min?
ST/LWTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSon Heung-min's profile ↗
Son Heung-min is a striker/left winger for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 30 appearances, 7 goals, and 9 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Son, Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge KV offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Florian Thauvin from RC Lens also presents a strong option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Serge Gnabrysimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €19m | 96 | 83 |
| 4 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 96 | 84 |
| 8 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 96 | 86 |
| 9 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 96 | 85 |
| 10 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 85 |
| 11 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Son Heung-min
≈ 100% Son Heung-min · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Son Heung-min · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Son Heung-min · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Son Heung-min?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raphinha (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Son Heung-min, at 97/100 on profile. Florian Thauvin and Serge Gnabry follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Son Heung-min?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Son Heung-min?
Doppel learns Son Heung-min'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.
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