Who should replace Will Keane?
ST/CAMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Keane's profile ↗
Will Keane is a striker/attacking midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 27 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Keane, Mihajlo Cvetković from RSC Anderlecht offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 77/100, while Dylan Vente of PEC Zwolle and Janik Bachmann from FC Schalke 04 both provide similar roles with fit scores of 76/100.
Best replacements for Will Keane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Samuel Obengsimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Antonio Di Nardosimilar↗ | Pescara | 28 | €900k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Phil Harressimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Adam Idahsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 25 | €4.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Petitsimilar↗ | Granada | 20 | €4.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Ale Garcíasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.6m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Ike Ugbosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 28 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Keane
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Will Keane · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Will Keane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dylan Vente (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Will Keane, at 88/100 on profile. Janik Bachmann and Mihajlo Cvetković follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Will Keane?
Yes — Janik Bachmann (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Will Keane?
Doppel learns Will Keane'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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