Players like Breel Embolo
STStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBreel Embolo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Breel Embolo are Thijs Dallinga, Kevin Rodriguez, Etta Eyong. Doppel rates Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Silva scores 84/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Breel Embolo is a dynamic forward known for his goal-scoring prowess and tenacious pressing. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to make an impact in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. When fit, his physicality and work rate make him a valuable asset in any attack.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Breel Embolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Breel Embolo
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Breel Embolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Breel Embolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Breel Embolo, with a 85/100 overall match. Kevin Rodriguez and Etta Eyong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Breel Embolo?
Yes. André Silva (Elche) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Breel Embolo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Breel Embolo'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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