Francis Onyeka alternatives
CAMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Onyeka's profile ↗
Francis Onyeka is an attacking midfielder for VfL Bochum 1848 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Onyeka, Stiven Shpendi from Empoli, valued at €4m, and Patrick Brouwer of SC Telstar, valued at €1m, are both strong options, offering similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 25 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Derby County | 35 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Onyeka
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Francis Onyeka?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 85/100 match to Francis Onyeka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Francis Onyeka?
Stiven Shpendi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Francis Onyeka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Francis Onyeka's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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