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Caleb Ekuban alternatives

ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗

Caleb Ekuban is a striker/right winger for Genoa in Serie A, with 31 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ekuban, consider Stefano Marino from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €1m, or Luuk de Jong from FC Porto, with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €0m.

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9 cheaper alternatives to Caleb Ekuban

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Stefano Marinosimilar↗SC Paderborn 0722€1.0m8883
2Luuk de Jongsimilar↗FC Porto36€500k8582
3Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗Cercle Brugge21€700k8682
4Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Başakşehir FK35€400k9081
5Benito Ramansimilar↗KV Mechelen32€800k8481
6Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗Gaziantep FK30€700k9181
7Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗Sheffield United33€1.0m8881
8Edin Džekosimilar↗FC Schalke 0440€900k8480
9Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗FC Twente37€200k8880

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Caleb Ekuban

1. Stefano MarinoSC Paderborn 0783/100

≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Luuk de JongFC Porto82/100

≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90

3. Oluwaseun AdewumiCercle Brugge82/100

≈ 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 (Başakşehir FK) 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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