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 Rubén Alcaraz, Jefferson Lerma, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ethan Ampadu is a versatile defensive midfielder with a strong positional sense, excelling in ball distribution and aerial duels. His elite Sofascore rating places him among the top 7% of his peers, showcasing his reliability in controlling the game and winning crucial duels. While he may not contribute significantly in the final third, his durability has been a concern, having missed a notable number of games over the past three seasons. Nonetheless, his ability to dictate play makes him a vital asset in any midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ethan Ampadu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Ampadu?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Ethan Ampadu, with a 84/100 overall match. Jefferson Lerma and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ethan Ampadu?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
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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