Who should replace Vinícius Júnior?
LW/STReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Júnior's profile ↗
Vinícius Júnior is a left winger/striker for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 36 appearances, 16 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Vinícius, Kenan Yıldız from Juventus and Mika Godts from Paris Saint-Germain both achieve a fit score of 86/100. Yıldız offers a strong tactical fit, while Godts presents a more budget-friendly option for teams looking to fill a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €144m | 96 | 83 |
| 3 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €32m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 95 | 83 |
| 5 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €82m | 95 | 83 |
| 6 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €76m | 95 | 82 |
| 7 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €79m | 95 | 81 |
| 8 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 94 | 82 |
| 9 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 32 | €2.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 12 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vinícius Júnior
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vinícius Júnior?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) does the closest job to Vinícius Júnior, at 96/100 on profile. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Mika Godts follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vinícius Júnior?
Yes — Pedro (Lazio) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vinícius Júnior?
Doppel learns Vinícius Júnior's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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