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 (Granada) 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 October 2026.
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Ethan Ampadu is a versatile central midfielder, excelling as a defensive anchor with a strong focus on ball distribution and aerial presence. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 6% of his peers, showcasing his reliability in midfield, with impressive touches per 90 and accurate long balls that facilitate play. While he may not be a goal-scoring threat, his ability to control the game and win duels makes him a valuable asset, though his injury history raises concerns about long-term availability.
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↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 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↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Ethan Ampadu?
Statistically, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) is the closest look-alike to Ethan Ampadu — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Ampadu?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) 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 (Granada) 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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