Players like Caleb Ekuban
ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caleb Ekuban are Kevin Rodriguez, Dominic Solanke, Jean-Philippe Mateta. Doppel rates Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Phillip Tietz scores 81/100 at about €3.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Caleb Ekuban is a physical forward known for his aerial prowess and ability to win duels, making him a valuable asset in offensive battles. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, he demonstrates notable strengths in finishing and creating big chances, showcasing his potential as a goal-scoring threat. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, having missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caleb Ekuban
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Ekuban
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Ekuban?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Caleb Ekuban, with a 85/100 overall match. Dominic Solanke and Jean-Philippe Mateta are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caleb Ekuban?
Yes. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caleb Ekuban?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caleb Ekuban'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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