Players like Ernest Poku
RW/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErnest Poku's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ernest Poku are Jacob Murphy, Chris Führich, Rodrygo. Doppel rates Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jacob Murphy scores 82/100 at about €11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ernest Poku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €48m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €53m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 19 | €99m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 23 | €42m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 24 | €37m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €92m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ernest Poku
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ernest Poku?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Ernest Poku, with a 82/100 overall match. Chris Führich and Rodrygo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ernest Poku?
Yes. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €11m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ernest Poku?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ernest Poku's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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