Who should replace Nicolas Jackson?
STAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Jackson's profile ↗
Nicolas Jackson is a striker for Aston Villa in the Premier League, having made 23 appearances with 8 goals and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Jackson, Alexander Isak of Liverpool FC and Ademola Lookman of Atlético Madrid both have a fit score of 83/100, making them strong tactical alternatives. Other notable options include Gianluca Scamacca from Atalanta and Amine Gouiri from Olympique de Marseille, with fit scores of 81/100 and 82/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Lautaro Martínezsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €80m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Jackson
≈ 100% Nicolas Jackson · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Jackson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Jackson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Jackson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Isak (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Nicolas Jackson, at 94/100 on profile. Gianluca Scamacca and Amine Gouiri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Jackson?
Yes — Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta) plays a similar striker role at roughly €27m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Jackson?
Doppel learns Nicolas Jackson'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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