Who should replace Patrick Bamford?
STSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Bamford's profile ↗
Patrick Bamford is a striker for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 28 appearances, 12 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Bamford include Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gonzalo García from Real Madrid, with a fit score of 82/100. Players like Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Dženan Pejčinović also present strong alternatives, both boasting fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Bamford
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Patrick Bamford · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Bamford?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Patrick Bamford, at 94/100 on profile. Gonzalo García and Ricky van Wolfswinkel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Bamford?
Yes — Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Bamford?
Doppel learns Patrick Bamford'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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