Who should replace Paulinho?
STPalmeiras · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulinho's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Paulinho, the best-fitting strikers are Michael Baidoo, Paulos Abraham, Yira Collins Sor. Michael Baidoo (IF Elfsborg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Eric Kitolano at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Paulinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Baidoosimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 27 | €1.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Paulos Abrahamsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 24 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €11m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Eric Kitolanosimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 29 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Pablo Solarisimilar↗ | River Plate | 25 | €8.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulinho
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Baidoo (IF Elfsborg) does the closest job to Paulinho, at 93/100 on profile. Paulos Abraham and Yira Collins Sor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Paulinho?
Yes — Eric Kitolano (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar striker role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Paulinho?
Doppel learns Paulinho's role profile from his 2020/24 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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