Who should replace Kévin Denkey?
STCercle Brugge · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKévin Denkey's profile ↗
Kévin Denkey is a striker for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, having made 17 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Denkey include Borja Mayoral from Getafe, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Dušan Vlahović from Juventus, also with a fit score of 84/100. These players represent some of the best replacements for Denkey, offering a similar tactical fit for teams seeking a striker.
Best replacements for Kévin Denkey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 29 | €6.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Alexander Sørlothsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kévin Denkey
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kévin Denkey · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kévin Denkey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Borja Mayoral (Getafe) does the closest job to Kévin Denkey, at 94/100 on profile. Viktor Gyökeres and Ollie Watkins follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kévin Denkey?
Yes — Kaj Sierhuis (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.9m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kévin Denkey?
Doppel learns Kévin Denkey's role profile from his 2024/25 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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