Players like Esteban Lepaul
STAngers · 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, Vedat Muriqi scores 82/100 at about €4.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Esteban Lepaul is a clinical goal-scorer, thriving as a penalty-box poacher with an eye for finishing. His impressive tally of 21 goals in 34 appearances this season places him in the top 4% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, showcasing his elite striking ability. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Lepaul's durability further solidifies his status as a reliable attacking option for Angers in Ligue 2.
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 | €17m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 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 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. Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.4m.
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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