Players like Francis Onyeka
CAMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Onyeka's profile ↗
Francis Onyeka is an attacking midfielder for VfL Bochum 1848 in the German 2. Bundesliga. In the 2025/26 season, he made 30 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Onyeka include Stiven Shpendi from Empoli, with a fit score of 87/100, and Fraser Hornby from Darmstadt 98, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Francis Onyeka
Francis Onyeka is an emerging attacking midfielder still finding his footing in the game. His Sofascore rating indicates he's in the bottom tier of his positional peers, struggling with key metrics such as final-third accuracy and touches, which are crucial for a playmaker. With 30 appearances this season, his durability shows promise, but he’ll need to elevate his performance to make a significant impact in the attacking phase.
12 players most similar to Francis Onyeka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Joshua Meessimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 30 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Antoine Sekongosimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Robert Mührensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 37 | n/a | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Kenan Karamansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 32 | €1.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Callum Langsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francis Onyeka
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Francis Onyeka · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francis Onyeka?
By Doppel's fit score, Stiven Shpendi (Empoli) is the closest profile to Francis Onyeka, with a 87/100 overall match. Fraser Hornby and Joshua Mees are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francis Onyeka?
Yes. Joshua Mees (Preußen Münster) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
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