Who should replace Žan Vipotnik?
STBordeaux · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitŽan Vipotnik's profile ↗
Žan Vipotnik is a striker for Bordeaux in Ligue 2, having made 44 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 23 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Vipotnik, Mateusz Żukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest and Esteban Lepaul of Stade Rennais also present viable alternatives, with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100 respectively.
Best replacements for Žan Vipotnik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Chupetesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 22 | €11m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Žan Vipotnik
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Žan Vipotnik · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Žan Vipotnik?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Žan Vipotnik, at 94/100 on profile. Chupete and Mateusz Żukowski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Žan Vipotnik?
Yes — Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Žan Vipotnik?
Doppel learns Žan Vipotnik'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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