Who should replace Gorka Guruzeta?
STAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGorka Guruzeta's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gorka Guruzeta, the best-fitting strikers are Dženan Pejčinović, Francesco Pio Esposito, Richarlison. Dženan Pejčinović (VfL Wolfsburg) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rafa Mir at about €4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gorka Guruzeta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €16m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗ | Inter | 20 | €47m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €24m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 19 | €41m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 75 |
| 7 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gorka Guruzeta
≈ 100% Gorka Guruzeta · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gorka Guruzeta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gorka Guruzeta · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gorka Guruzeta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dženan Pejčinović (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Gorka Guruzeta, at 92/100 on profile. Francesco Pio Esposito and Richarlison follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gorka Guruzeta?
Yes — Rafa Mir (Elche) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.1m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gorka Guruzeta?
Doppel learns Gorka Guruzeta'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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