Players like Pierre Ekwah
CM/CDMWatford · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Ekwah's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre Ekwah are Anouar El Azzouzi, Darko Nejašmić, Samú Costa. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dirk Wanner Proper scores 78/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pierre Ekwah is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for goal-scoring, showcasing himself as a potent attacking threat from deep. His impressive finishing ability ranks in the top 11% among his positional peers, highlighting his capacity to convert opportunities. With only one game missed in the past three seasons, Ekwah's durability adds to his reliability on the pitch, making him a valuable asset for Watford in the Championship.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierre Ekwah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Ekwah
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pierre Ekwah?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Pierre Ekwah — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Ekwah?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Pierre Ekwah, with a 79/100 overall match. Darko Nejašmić and Samú Costa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre Ekwah?
Yes. Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierre Ekwah?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierre Ekwah's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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