Who should replace Gonzalo Tapia?
ST/RWSão Paulo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Tapia's profile ↗
Gonzalo Tapia is a striker/right winger for São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 20 appearances in 2025, scoring 5 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Tapia, Kike García from Espanyol and Samuel Essende of FC Augsburg both offer a tactical fit of 82/100, making them strong alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 37 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Lamine Cissésimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Hugo Durosimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €12m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Walid Cheddirasimilar↗ | Lecce | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 30 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Rafael Borrésimilar↗ | Internacional | 31 | €3.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Héctor Hernándezsimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 31 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Tapia
≈ 100% Gonzalo Tapia · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Tapia · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gonzalo Tapia · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Tapia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kike García (Espanyol) does the closest job to Gonzalo Tapia, at 93/100 on profile. Samuel Essende and Lamine Cissé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Tapia?
Yes — Kike García (Espanyol) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Tapia?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Tapia's role profile from his 2025 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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