Who should replace Max Dean?
STKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Dean's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Max Dean, the best-fitting strikers are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bård Finne, Folarin Balogun. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bård Finne at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Max Dean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Dean
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Dean?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Max Dean, at 91/100 on profile. Bård Finne and Folarin Balogun follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Dean?
Yes — Bård Finne (SK Brann) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Dean?
Doppel learns Max Dean'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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