Who should replace Gustaf Nilsson?
STClub Brugge KV · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustaf Nilsson's profile ↗
Gustaf Nilsson is a striker for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, having made 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Nilsson, Tolu Arokodare from KRC Genk stands out with a tactical fit score of 87/100, followed closely by Thierno Barry of Villarreal, who has a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Gustaf Nilsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €41m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustaf Nilsson
≈ 100% Gustaf Nilsson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gustaf Nilsson · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gustaf Nilsson · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustaf Nilsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk) does the closest job to Gustaf Nilsson, at 96/100 on profile. Valentín Castellanos and Patrik Schick follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustaf Nilsson?
Yes — Nacho Ferri (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar striker role at roughly €6.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustaf Nilsson?
Doppel learns Gustaf Nilsson'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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