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 (Nantes) 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 October 2026.
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Lesley Ugochukwu profiles as a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his solid non-penalty goal scoring and strong duel-winning ability. While currently rated in the bottom 20% of his positional peers, he showcases potential with effective tackling and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons. Ugochukwu's blend of defensive grit and occasional goal threat makes him an intriguing prospect for future development.
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↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 89 | 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 closest look-alike to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Statistically, Balthazar Pierret (Nantes) is the closest look-alike to Lesley Ugochukwu — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lesley Ugochukwu?
By Doppel's fit score, Balthazar Pierret (Nantes) 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 (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lesley Ugochukwu'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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