Who should replace Luca Kjerrumgaard?
STWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Kjerrumgaard's profile ↗
Luca Kjerrumgaard is a striker for Watford in the Championship, having made 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Kjerrumgaard, Juanmi Latasa from Real Valladolid and Sam Smith from Wrexham both offer a tactical fit score of 79/100, making them strong candidates for a similar role. Other notable options include Mikkel Ladefoged and Idrissa Gueye, with fit scores of 78/100 and 75/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Luca Kjerrumgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Mikkel Ladefogedsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Idrissa Gueyesimilar↗ | Metz | 20 | €8.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Paul Gladonsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 34 | €100k | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Levente Szabósimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Dylan Ventesimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Ivan Prtajinsimilar↗ | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Kjerrumgaard
≈ 100% Luca Kjerrumgaard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Kjerrumgaard · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Kjerrumgaard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Kjerrumgaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juanmi Latasa (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Luca Kjerrumgaard, at 92/100 on profile. Sam Smith and Mikkel Ladefoged follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Kjerrumgaard?
Yes — Paul Gladon (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role at roughly €100k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Kjerrumgaard?
Doppel learns Luca Kjerrumgaard'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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