Who should replace Richard Kone?
STQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Kone's profile ↗
Richard Kone is a striker for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, where he made 43 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Kone, Phillip Tietz from FC Augsburg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Junior Adamu from SC Freiburg follows closely with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Richard Kone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard Kone
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Richard Kone · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Richard Kone?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Richard Kone, at 92/100 on profile. Dani Escriche and Richarlison follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Richard Kone?
Yes — Dani Escriche (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Richard Kone?
Doppel learns Richard Kone'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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