Who should replace Cyle Larin?
STSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCyle Larin's profile ↗
Cyle Larin is a striker for Southampton in the Championship, having made 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Larin, Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United, Championship) and Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto, Primeira Liga) both present strong tactical fits with scores of 82/100. Players similar to Cyle Larin, like Ahmadou Bamba Dieng and Chris Wood, also offer valuable alternatives with fit scores of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Adam Bareirosimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗ | Como | 27 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cyle Larin
≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cyle Larin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ahmadou Bamba Dieng (Lorient) does the closest job to Cyle Larin, at 92/100 on profile. Chris Wood and Samu Aghehowa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cyle Larin?
Yes — Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cyle Larin?
Doppel learns Cyle Larin'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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