Cheaper alternatives to Caleb Ekuban
ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗
Caleb Ekuban is a striker/right winger for Genoa in Serie A, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ekuban, consider Stefano Marino from SC Paderborn 07, Luuk de Jong of PSV Eindhoven, or Oluwaseun Adewumi at Cercle Brugge, all of whom have a fit score of 82/100 and offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Ekuban
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Caleb Ekuban?
Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Caleb Ekuban.
Who is the best-value alternative to Caleb Ekuban?
Stefano Marino offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Caleb Ekuban?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Caleb Ekuban'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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