Players like Nesta Elphege
STGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNesta Elphege's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nesta Elphege are Oskar Zawada, Dawid Kownacki, Juanmi Latasa. Doppel rates Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oskar Zawada scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nesta Elphege is a physical, aerially dominant striker who excels in winning duels, making him a significant threat in set-piece situations. While his overall performance places him in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons. Elphege’s ability to clear the ball effectively and win aerial duels showcases his defensive contributions, although he may need to improve his involvement in the attacking third to enhance his overall impact on the game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nesta Elphege
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nesta Elphege
≈ 100% Nesta Elphege · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nesta Elphege · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nesta Elphege · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nesta Elphege?
By Doppel's fit score, Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Nesta Elphege, with a 85/100 overall match. Dawid Kownacki and Juanmi Latasa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nesta Elphege?
Yes. Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nesta Elphege?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nesta Elphege'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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