Hjalmar Ekdal — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Burnley · ENG-Premier League · age 28 · €4.7m
Hjalmar Ekdal stands out as a commanding, aggressive centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and aerial challenges. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, his ability to clear danger and dominate in the air is noteworthy, ranking in the top 1% for clearances and top 5% for aerial duels. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed considerable game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths
- Clearances /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Duels won /90
Weaknesses
- Possession won in att. third /90
- xG + xA /90
- Accurate crosses /90
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- Hjalmar Ekdal plays as a centre back for Burnley in the ENG-Premier League.
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- Hjalmar Ekdal's market value is €4.7m.
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