Players like Xeka
CM/CDMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXeka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Xeka are Noah Naujoks, Eric Ebimbe, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 80/100 overall match — 76/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Noah Söderberg scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Xeka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Oskar Øhlenschlaegersimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 22 | €2.2m | 80 | 77 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 77 | 77 |
| 6 | Noah Söderbergsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €300k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 82 | 76 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 75 | 76 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 79 | 76 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 73 | 76 |
| 12 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xeka
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xeka?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Xeka, with a 80/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Makaya Ibrahima Diaby are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xeka?
Yes. Noah Söderberg (Östers IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xeka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xeka'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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