Who should replace Kai Havertz?
ST/CMArsenal · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Havertz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kai Havertz, the best-fitting strikers are Christoph Baumgartner, Raúl Jiménez, Tim Kleindienst. Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Raúl Jiménez at about €3.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kai Havertz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 33 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €68m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ragnar Achesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €9.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €4.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Havertz
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kai Havertz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Kai Havertz, at 93/100 on profile. Raúl Jiménez and Tim Kleindienst follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kai Havertz?
Yes — Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.2m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kai Havertz?
Doppel learns Kai Havertz'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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