Who should replace Mario Balotelli?
STAdana Demirspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Balotelli's profile ↗
Mario Balotelli is a striker for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 16 appearances this season, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Balotelli, Vangelis Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Harry Kane from FC Bayern München offers a fit of 83/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for similar attacking roles.
Best replacements for Mario Balotelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Georges Mikautadzesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Balotelli
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Balotelli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Mario Balotelli, at 94/100 on profile. Vangelis Pavlidis and Wesley Saïd follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mario Balotelli?
Yes — Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mario Balotelli?
Doppel learns Mario Balotelli's role profile from his 2023/24 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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