How to replace Kylian Mbappé? This is the question that everyone in Paris is asking, starting with the management. Obviously, many names have already appeared in the press, in France as elsewhere in Europe. Among the main candidates, we find in particular Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rafael Leão and Bernardo Silva, each with a different profile and register.
Other trails are also often mentioned, such as the one leading to Lamine Yamal, even if according to our information it is not entirely current. The hypothesis of entrusting the keys to the attack to Xavi Simons also often comes up on the table. For his part, BeSoccera very advanced statistical analysis tool, has revealed which three ideal players would be to replace the Bondynois in Paris.
A Gunner in the lead
BeSoccer therefore believes that the best candidate to replace Mbappé is Gabriel Jesus, the Brazilian striker from Arsenal. The tool estimates that he is “71%” closer to the French striker, based on a whole series of statistical data, ranging from classic key passes or passes in the last third of the field, to other statistics more defensive like recoveries in the opposing half. A bit surprising, since the Brazilian has lost importance in recent weeks, having lowered his level and not having scored a single goal since the end of January.
The second player who would be an ideal candidate for the post-Mbappé era in the eyes of big data is Vangelis Pavlidis. Brilliant with AZ Alkmaar, with whom he has scored 32 goals this season, he comes very close to the way the Blues star plays. Finally, it is a well-known player from Ligue 1 and already linked to PSG in the past who completes the podium: Loïs Openda, star of RB Leipzig and formerly of Lens. It remains to be seen whether the leaders of PSG will take all this into account…
