Who should replace Kike García?
STEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKike García's profile ↗
Kike García is a striker for Espanyol in La Liga, with 37 appearances, 8 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kike García, Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Kai Havertz from Arsenal also offers a strong tactical fit at 83/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role in the squad.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | €7.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kike García
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: xG + xA, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kike García · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kike García?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) does the closest job to Kike García, at 94/100 on profile. Lukas Nmecha and Toni Martínez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kike García?
Yes — Toni Martínez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar striker role at roughly €7.3m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kike García?
Doppel learns Kike García'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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