Who should replace Marcus Forss?
ST/RWMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Forss's profile ↗
Marcus Forss is a striker/right winger for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Forss, Etta Eyong from Levante UD offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Maranhão from Tondela provides a solid alternative with a fit of 81/100. Both players could effectively fill the role Forss currently plays.
Best replacements for Marcus Forss
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Duránsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Noah Fatarsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Soufiane Hetlisimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Ayoub Oufkirsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Forss
≈ 100% Marcus Forss · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marcus Forss · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marcus Forss · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Forss?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Durán (Celta Vigo) does the closest job to Marcus Forss, at 92/100 on profile. Maranhão and Etta Eyong follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcus Forss?
Yes — Soufiane Hetli (SC Telstar) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcus Forss?
Doppel learns Marcus Forss'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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