Players like Ethan Ampadu
CM/CDM/CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Ampadu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ethan Ampadu are Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Christian Nørgaard. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ethan Ampadu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Ampadu?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Ethan Ampadu, with a 85/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Christian Nørgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ethan Ampadu?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ethan Ampadu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ethan Ampadu's 2025/26 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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