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, Daniel Mosquera scores 82/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Caleb Ekuban is a physical forward with a knack for winning duels and creating big chances, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. While his Sofascore rating places him among the lower echelons of his peers, his aerial prowess and finishing ability showcase his potential to impact games. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he's missed significant time over the past few 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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €20m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 90 | 86 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Caleb Ekuban?
Statistically, Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Caleb Ekuban — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Daniel Mosquera (Hellas Verona) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.7m.
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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