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 (1. FC Köln) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Silva scores 84/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Breel Embolo profiles as a dynamic forward with a knack for finding the net and contributing defensively in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his ability to score non-penalty goals and win duels showcases his potential impact in matches. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, with significant time spent sidelined over the past three seasons.
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↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 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 closest look-alike to Breel Embolo?
Statistically, Thijs Dallinga (1. FC Köln) is the closest look-alike to Breel Embolo — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Breel Embolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Dallinga (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Breel Embolo, with a 86/100 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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