Players like Hugo Ekitiké
STLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Ekitiké's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hugo Ekitiké are Viktor Gyökeres, João Pedro, Dominic Solanke. Doppel rates Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Hugo Ekitiké is a dynamic forward who thrives on creating and converting goal-scoring opportunities, evidenced by his elite xG and xA metrics. With a top 11% Sofascore rating among his peers, he consistently generates chances and showcases impressive dribbling ability, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his finishing could see improvement, his durability is a notable asset, having missed only 12 games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: xG + xA, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hugo Ekitiké
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €39m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Ekitiké
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Ekitiké?
By Doppel's fit score, Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP) is the closest profile to Hugo Ekitiké, with a 84/100 overall match. João Pedro and Dominic Solanke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hugo Ekitiké?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hugo Ekitiké?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hugo Ekitiké'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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