Who should replace John Kennedy?
STFluminense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Kennedy's profile ↗
John Kennedy is a striker for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2026 resulting in 9 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Kennedy, Adriano Bertaccini from Sint-Truidense VV offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while David Min of RKC Waalwijk also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Šeškosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €78m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Adriano Bertaccinisimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 26 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Georges Mikautadzesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €32m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Vitor Roquesimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 21 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Ihlas Bebousimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 32 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Kennedy
≈ 100% John Kennedy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John Kennedy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% John Kennedy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Kennedy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to John Kennedy, at 93/100 on profile. Adriano Bertaccini and David Min follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Kennedy?
Yes — David Min (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Kennedy?
Doppel learns John Kennedy'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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