Players like Cédric Itten
STFortuna Düsseldorf · 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 (Vizela) 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 July 2026.
About Cédric Itten
Cédric Itten is a potent aerial threat and a clinical striker, excelling in goal-scoring situations with a notable ability to dominate in the air. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his peers, highlighting his effectiveness in converting chances, as evidenced by 15 goals this season. While his playmaking is less prominent, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch make him a reliable asset for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cédric Itten
≈ 100% Cédric Itten · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Cédric Itten · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 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 best replacement for Cédric Itten?
By Doppel's fit score, Samuel Essende (Vizela) 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 (Vizela) 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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