Players like Francis Onyeka
CAMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancis Onyeka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francis Onyeka are Stiven Shpendi, Fraser Hornby, Joshua Mees. Doppel rates Stiven Shpendi (Empoli) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joshua Mees scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Francis Onyeka is an emerging attacking midfielder, but his current statistical profile suggests he is struggling to impact games consistently at a professional level. Despite being durable with only three games missed in three seasons, he ranks in the bottom percentiles for key metrics like final-third passes and duels won, indicating a need for development in his playmaking and physical engagement. While there's potential to grow, he hasn't yet established himself among his positional peers.
Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
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 · 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.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francis Onyeka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francis Onyeka's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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