Players like Nesta Elphege
STParma · 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 (FC Groningen) 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 October 2026.
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Nesta Elphege is a robust target striker, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing impressive physicality. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 42% of his peers, he demonstrates elite strength in the air, winning a remarkable percentage of aerial duels. His durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons, making him a reliable option in the attacking lineup. However, he may need to improve his possession play in the attacking third to elevate his overall impact.
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↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 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 | Ivan Azónsimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Cremonese | 39 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 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 closest look-alike to Nesta Elphege?
Statistically, Oskar Zawada (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to Nesta Elphege — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nesta Elphege?
By Doppel's fit score, Oskar Zawada (FC Groningen) 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 (FC Groningen) 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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