Who should replace Yuri Alberto?
STCorinthians · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitYuri Alberto's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Yuri Alberto, the best-fitting strikers are Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, Elias Hoff Melkersen, David Strelec. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Paul Dembe at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yuri Alberto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 25 | €1.1m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Elias Hoff Melkersensimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 24 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | David Strelecsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €7.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | John Paul Dembesimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 21 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Carlos Strandbergsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Duarte Moreirasimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Hilmir Rafn Mikaelssonsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 22 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Kristian Stromland Liensimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Tim Pricasimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 24 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yuri Alberto
≈ 100% Yuri Alberto · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Yuri Alberto · medium reliability
≈ 100% Yuri Alberto · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yuri Alberto?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) does the closest job to Yuri Alberto, at 93/100 on profile. Elias Hoff Melkersen and David Strelec follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yuri Alberto?
Yes — John Paul Dembe (BK Häcken) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yuri Alberto?
Doppel learns Yuri Alberto's role profile from his 2026 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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