Who should replace Makhtar Gueye?
STBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakhtar Gueye's profile ↗
Makhtar Gueye is a striker for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, having made 44 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Gueye, Luís Asué from Moreirense and Fernando Niño from Burgos Club de Fútbol both present a strong tactical fit, each scoring 78/100 in fit scores. Players similar to Gueye, such as Mostafa Mohamed and David Toshevski, also offer viable alternatives in the same role.
Best replacements for Makhtar Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luís Asuésimilar↗ | Moreirense | 25 | €1.4m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | David Toshevskisimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 25 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makhtar Gueye
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Makhtar Gueye · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Makhtar Gueye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luís Asué (Moreirense) does the closest job to Makhtar Gueye, at 93/100 on profile. Fernando Niño and Mostafa Mohamed follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Makhtar Gueye?
Yes — David Toshevski (FCV Dender) plays a similar striker role at roughly €600k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Makhtar Gueye?
Doppel learns Makhtar Gueye'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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