Who should replace Ellis Simms?
STCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEllis Simms's profile ↗
Ellis Simms is a striker for Coventry City in the Championship, having made 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Simms, Milan Zonneveld from Sparta Rotterdam offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord follows closely with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Ellis Simms
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Adam Bareirosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellis Simms
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ellis Simms?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord) does the closest job to Ellis Simms, at 93/100 on profile. Milan Zonneveld and Chris Wood follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ellis Simms?
Yes — Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ellis Simms?
Doppel learns Ellis Simms'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →