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Players like Cédric Itten

STSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCédric Itten's profile ↗

The players most similar to Cédric Itten are Samuel Essende, Erling Haaland, Ayase Ueda. Doppel rates Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samuel Essende scores 81/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of November 2026.

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About Cédric Itten

Cédric Itten is a potent aerial threat and a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing his ability to convert chances with a notable 15 goals in 30 appearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he stands out for his impressive aerial duels, making him a key asset in both offensive and defensive situations. His reliability on the pitch is underscored by missing only 10 games in the last three seasons, highlighting his durability as a forward.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Cédric Itten

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Samuel Essendesimilar↗FC Augsburg28€2.6m9281
2Erling Haalandsimilar↗Manchester City26€240m9081
3Ayase Uedasimilar↗Feyenoord28€19m9081
4Ante Budimirsimilar↗Osasuna35€2.6m9083
5Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗RAAL La Louvière22€3.7m9083
6Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m9081
7Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗AFC Ajax26€18m8985
8Victor Osimhensimilar↗Galatasaray28€73m8980
9Samu Aghehowasimilar↗FC Porto22€46m8981
10Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗Club Brugge KV22€27m8982
11Vedat Muriqisimilar↗Mallorca32€4.4m8980
12Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m8982

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

Why these players match Cédric Itten

1. Samuel EssendeFC Augsburg81/100

≈ 100% Cédric Itten · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %

2. Erling HaalandManchester City81/100

≈ 100% Cédric Itten · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

3. Ayase UedaFeyenoord81/100

≈ 100% Cédric Itten · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Cédric Itten?

Statistically, Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg) is the closest look-alike to Cédric Itten — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Cédric Itten?

By Doppel's fit score, Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Cédric Itten, with a 81/100 overall match. Erling Haaland and Ayase Ueda are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Cédric Itten?

Yes. Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.6m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Cédric Itten?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cédric Itten's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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