Players like Caleb Ekuban
ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caleb Ekuban are Thijs Dallinga, Etta Eyong, Lukas Nmecha. Doppel rates Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Myron Boadu scores 80/100 at about €3.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Caleb Ekuban
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 5 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €32m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Ekuban
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Ekuban?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Caleb Ekuban, with a 81/100 overall match. Etta Eyong and Lukas Nmecha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caleb Ekuban?
Yes. Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 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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