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, with 21 appearances and 642 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Ugbo, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena from Real Sociedad B offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 77/100, while Jerry Afriyie of RAAL La Louvière also presents a solid option with a fit score of 75/100.
Best replacements for Ike Ugbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey Cadamarterisimilar↗ | Wrexham | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 71 |
| 2 | Jerry Afriyiesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 20 | €1.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 3 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Rubén Sobrinosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 34 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 5 | Diego Colladosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 25 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Remy Labeau Lascarysimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Samuel Saltersimilar↗ | GAIS | 26 | €300k | 85 | 73 |
| 8 | Abdoul Karim Traorésimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 19 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Alan Kerouedansimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €200k | 84 | 73 |
| 10 | Adrian Lisosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €3.1m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Enol Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 25 | €700k | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Sondre Sørløkksimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 29 | €500k | 83 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ike Ugbo
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · medium reliability
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ike Ugbo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bailey Cadamarteri (Wrexham) does the closest job to Ike Ugbo, at 87/100 on profile. Jerry Afriyie and Arkaitz Mariezkurrena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ike Ugbo?
Yes — Rubén Sobrino (Cádiz) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 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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