Who should replace Sam Gallagher?
STStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Gallagher's profile ↗
Sam Gallagher is a striker for Stoke City in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gallagher, Michael Smith from Sheffield Wednesday offers a fit score of 77/100, while both Ludovic Ajorque and Stefano Moreo present strong alternatives with fit scores of 75/100. Players similar to Gallagher like Tobias Lauritsen also provide tactical compatibility, making them viable options for his role.
Best replacements for Sam Gallagher
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludovic Ajorquesimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 75 |
| 2 | Tobias Lauritsensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €3.6m | 89 | 74 |
| 3 | Stefano Moreosimilar↗ | Pisa | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €3.7m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Daniel Jebbisonsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 23 | €5.8m | 87 | 73 |
| 7 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Oscar Vilhelmssonsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 23 | €600k | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Daniel Hansliksimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 30 | €800k | 84 | 73 |
| 12 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Gallagher
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sam Gallagher · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Gallagher?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ludovic Ajorque (Stade Brestois) does the closest job to Sam Gallagher, at 90/100 on profile. Tobias Lauritsen and Stefano Moreo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Gallagher?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Gallagher?
Doppel learns Sam Gallagher'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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