Who should replace Erik Flataker?
STAIK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Flataker's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Erik Flataker, the best-fitting strikers are Daniel Karlsbakk, Matija Frigan, Mohamed Bayo. Daniel Karlsbakk (Sarpsborg 08) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ion Nicolaescu at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Erik Flataker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jusef Erabisimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ion Nicolaescusimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Ali Sowesimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 32 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Rafa Mújicasimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Aaron Connollysimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €2.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Latte Lathsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 27 | €10m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗ | Como | 27 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Flataker
≈ 100% Erik Flataker · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Erik Flataker · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Erik Flataker · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Flataker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Karlsbakk (Sarpsborg 08) does the closest job to Erik Flataker, at 94/100 on profile. Matija Frigan and Mohamed Bayo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erik Flataker?
Yes — Ion Nicolaescu (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erik Flataker?
Doppel learns Erik Flataker's role profile from his 2025 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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