Who should replace Luis Javier Suárez?
STAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuis Javier Suárez's profile ↗
Luis Javier Suárez is a striker for Almería in LaLiga 2, where he has made 32 appearances, scoring 28 goals and providing 6 assists. The best replacements for Suárez include Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players could be considered for teams looking for someone who can replace Suárez effectively in a similar tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Kylian Mbappésimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €191m | 94 | 82 |
| 8 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 94 | 82 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 94 | 82 |
| 11 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luis Javier Suárez
≈ 100% Luis Javier Suárez · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luis Javier Suárez · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Luis Javier Suárez · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luis Javier Suárez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Luis Javier Suárez, at 96/100 on profile. Ollie Watkins and Viktor Gyökeres follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luis Javier Suárez?
Yes — Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) plays a similar striker role at roughly €26m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luis Javier Suárez?
Doppel learns Luis Javier Suárez'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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