Players like Samu Aghehowa
STFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamu Aghehowa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samu Aghehowa are Santiago Giménez, Callum Wilson, Myron Boadu. Doppel rates Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Myron Boadu scores 86/100 at about €3.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Samu Aghehowa is a clinical penalty-box poacher, thriving on his ability to convert chances and score goals with precision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he’s proven to be a potent scoring threat, netting 19 goals in just 30 appearances this season. While his defensive contributions may not be his forte, his striking prowess and reliable finishing make him a key asset for FC Porto, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samu Aghehowa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samu Aghehowa
≈ 100% Samu Aghehowa · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Samu Aghehowa · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Samu Aghehowa · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samu Aghehowa?
Statistically, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) is the closest look-alike to Samu Aghehowa — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samu Aghehowa?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) is the closest profile to Samu Aghehowa, with a 87/100 overall match. Callum Wilson and Myron Boadu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samu Aghehowa?
Yes. Myron Boadu (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samu Aghehowa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samu Aghehowa's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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