Who should replace Mikel Oyarzabal?
STReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Oyarzabal's profile ↗
Mikel Oyarzabal is a striker for Real Sociedad in La Liga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Oyarzabal, Gerard Moreno from Villarreal offers a fit score of 87/100, while Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool FC has a fit score of 86/100, both demonstrating strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €39m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 9 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 94 | 82 |
| 12 | Iñaki Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €7.3m | 94 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Oyarzabal
≈ 100% Mikel Oyarzabal · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mikel Oyarzabal · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mikel Oyarzabal · strong: Possession won in att. third, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Oyarzabal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) does the closest job to Mikel Oyarzabal, at 96/100 on profile. Nicolas Pépé and Gabriel Jesus follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikel Oyarzabal?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikel Oyarzabal?
Doppel learns Mikel Oyarzabal'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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