Players like Lesley Ugochukwu
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLesley Ugochukwu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lesley Ugochukwu are Balthazar Pierret, Dirk Wanner Proper, Daniel Requena. Doppel rates Balthazar Pierret (Quevilly - Rouen Métropole) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Lesley Ugochukwu is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who thrives on winning duels and contributing offensively, as evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal rate. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 20% of his positional peers, he showcases notable strengths in finishing and defensive contributions, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could impact his development and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lesley Ugochukwu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lesley Ugochukwu
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lesley Ugochukwu?
By Doppel's fit score, Balthazar Pierret (Quevilly - Rouen Métropole) is the closest profile to Lesley Ugochukwu, with a 80/100 overall match. Dirk Wanner Proper and Daniel Requena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lesley Ugochukwu?
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