Who should replace Mauro Icardi?
STGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Icardi's profile ↗
Mauro Icardi is a striker for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 14 goals and providing 1 assist. The best replacements for Icardi include Mateusz Żukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg with a fit score of 84/100, and Ferran Torres from FC Barcelona, who has a fit score of 83/100. For those looking for players similar to Icardi, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Mauro Icardi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Chupetesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 22 | €11m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Icardi
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mauro Icardi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mauro Icardi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mateusz Żukowski (1. FC Magdeburg) does the closest job to Mauro Icardi, at 92/100 on profile. Ferran Torres and Esteban Lepaul follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mauro Icardi?
Yes — Mateusz Żukowski (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.7m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mauro Icardi?
Doppel learns Mauro Icardi'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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