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 (Arsenal) 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 October 2026.
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Hugo Ekitiké is a dynamic attacking forward with a knack for creating and converting chances, evidenced by his elite xG and xA contributions. Ranking in the top 11% among his peers, he excels in generating shots and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his finishing can be inconsistent, his overall quality and reliability—missing only 12 games in three seasons—make him a vital asset for Liverpool's attacking line.
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↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €39m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Hugo Ekitiké?
Statistically, Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) is the closest look-alike to Hugo Ekitiké — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Ekitiké?
By Doppel's fit score, Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) 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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