Players like Hjalmar Ekdal
CBFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHjalmar Ekdal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hjalmar Ekdal are Ze Vitor, Felix Uduokhai, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 80/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Hjalmar Ekdal is a robust, defensive stalwart, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the heart of defense. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement, but his ability to dominate physically remains a key asset. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could hinder his contributions to the team.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hjalmar Ekdal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hjalmar Ekdal
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hjalmar Ekdal?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Hjalmar Ekdal, with a 81/100 overall match. Felix Uduokhai and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hjalmar Ekdal?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hjalmar Ekdal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hjalmar Ekdal's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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