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Who should replace Artem Stepanov?

STFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArtem Stepanov's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Artem Stepanov, the best-fitting strikers are Akor Adams, Etta Eyong, Stefano Marino. Akor Adams (Venezia) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefano Marino at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.

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Best replacements for Artem Stepanov

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Akor Adamssimilar↗Venezia26€15m9383
2Etta Eyongsimilar↗Levante UD23€16m9283
3Stefano Marinosimilar↗SC Paderborn 0722€1.0m9284
4Cyle Larinsimilar↗Southampton31€2.6m9280
5Thijs Dallingasimilar↗1. FC Köln26€9.8m9285
6Aaron Biboutsimilar↗KRC Genk22€3.6m9183
7Haji Wrightsimilar↗Coventry City28€17m9182
8Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m9183
9Thom van Bergensimilar↗FC Groningen22€3.1m9186
10Álvaro Moratasimilar↗Como34€6.2m9181
11Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗Espanyol24€10m9182
12Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗Crystal Palace26€41m9180

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Artem Stepanov

1. Akor AdamsVenezia83/100

≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90

2. Etta EyongLevante UD83/100

≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90

3. Stefano MarinoSC Paderborn 0784/100

≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Artem Stepanov?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Akor Adams (Venezia) does the closest job to Artem Stepanov, at 93/100 on profile. Etta Eyong and Stefano Marino follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Artem Stepanov?

Yes — Stefano Marino (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Artem Stepanov?

Doppel learns Artem Stepanov'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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