Who should replace Jonathan David?
STJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Jonathan David, the best-fitting strikers are Eldor Shomurodov, Neal Maupay, Deniz Undav. Eldor Shomurodov (AS Roma) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danel Sinani at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jonathan David
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldor Shomurodov | AS Roma | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Neal Maupay | Brentford | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Deniz Undav | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Danel Sinani | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 5 | Rômulo | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Darwin Núñez | Liverpool FC | 24 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Fisnik Asllani | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €36m | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Thomas Müller | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Gonzalo García | Real Madrid | 21 | €31m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Irvin Cardona | Saint-Étienne | 27 | €2.6m | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Pere Milla | Espanyol | 33 | €1.0m | 87 | 73 |
| 12 | Tim Lemperle | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan David
≈ 100% Jonathan David · medium reliability
≈ 100% Jonathan David · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan David · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan David?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eldor Shomurodov (AS Roma) does the closest job to Jonathan David, at 91/100 on profile. Neal Maupay and Deniz Undav follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jonathan David?
Yes — Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.9m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jonathan David?
Doppel learns Jonathan David'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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