Who should replace David Strelec?
STMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Strelec's profile ↗
David Strelec is a striker for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 35 appearances with 8 goals and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Strelec, Josh Sargent from Norwich City offers a fit score of 82/100, while Matija Frigan from Parma boasts a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Strelec include Danny Schmidt and Samed Baždar, both providing tactical fits of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Schmidtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Samed Baždarsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Strelec
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≈ 100% David Strelec · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Strelec?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to David Strelec, at 93/100 on profile. Josh Sargent and Samed Baždar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Strelec?
Yes — Danny Schmidt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Strelec?
Doppel learns David Strelec'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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