Players like Esteban Lepaul
STStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEsteban Lepaul's profile ↗
The players most similar to Esteban Lepaul are Samu Aghehowa, Mateusz Żukowski, Vedat Muriqi. Doppel rates Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Esteban Lepaul is a prolific goal-scoring forward, showcasing his elite finishing ability with 21 goals in the 2025/26 season, placing him in the top 4% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. His durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, further highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in defensive metrics, his scoring prowess and consistent performances make him a formidable threat in the attacking third.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Esteban Lepaul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €19m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Esteban Lepaul
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Esteban Lepaul?
Statistically, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) is the closest look-alike to Esteban Lepaul — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Esteban Lepaul?
By Doppel's fit score, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) is the closest profile to Esteban Lepaul, with a 84/100 overall match. Mateusz Żukowski and Vedat Muriqi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Esteban Lepaul?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Esteban Lepaul?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Esteban Lepaul'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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