Players like Hjalmar Ekdal
CBBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHjalmar Ekdal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hjalmar Ekdal are Leopold Querfeld, John Brooks, Tiago Gabriel. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 80/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Hjalmar Ekdal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 81 | 80 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 83 | 79 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 78 | 79 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 80 | 78 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hjalmar Ekdal
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hjalmar Ekdal?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Hjalmar Ekdal, with a 80/100 overall match. John Brooks and Tiago Gabriel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hjalmar Ekdal?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
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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