Who should replace Luka Kulenović?
STHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Kulenović's profile ↗
Luka Kulenović is a striker for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Kulenović, Juanmi Latasa from Real Valladolid and Michael Smith from Preston North End both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 80/100 in compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 93 | 77 |
| 4 | Sébastien Hallersimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Kulenović
≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Kulenović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juanmi Latasa (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Luka Kulenović, at 93/100 on profile. Michael Smith and Aurélien Scheidler follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luka Kulenović?
Yes — Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luka Kulenović?
Doppel learns Luka Kulenović'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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