Who should replace Ike Ugbo?
STSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIke Ugbo's profile ↗
Ike Ugbo is a striker for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ugbo, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena from Real Sociedad B offers a tactical fit score of 77/100, while Jerry Afriyie from RAAL La Louvière follows closely with a fit score of 75/100. These players can effectively fill the role Ugbo plays within the team.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Afriyiesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 20 | €1.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 2 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Rubén Sobrinosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 34 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 4 | Diego Colladosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 25 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Remy Labeau Lascarysimilar↗ | Auxerre | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Samuel Saltersimilar↗ | GAIS | 26 | €300k | 85 | 73 |
| 7 | Abdoul Karim Traorésimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 19 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Alan Kerouedansimilar↗ | FC Rouen | 26 | €200k | 84 | 73 |
| 9 | Adrian Lisosimilar↗ | Getafe | 21 | €3.1m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Enol Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 25 | €700k | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Sondre Sørløkksimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 29 | €500k | 83 | 74 |
| 12 | Oumar Diakitésimilar↗ | SK Sturm Graz | 23 | €4.9m | 83 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ike Ugbo
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ike Ugbo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jerry Afriyie (RAAL La Louvière) does the closest job to Ike Ugbo, at 87/100 on profile. Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Rubén Sobrino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ike Ugbo?
Yes — Alan Kerouedan (FC Rouen) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ike Ugbo?
Doppel learns Ike Ugbo'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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