Players like Raphael Onyedika
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphael Onyedika's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raphael Onyedika are Ethan Galbraith, Melle Meulensteen, Jandro Orellana. Doppel rates Ethan Galbraith (Swansea City) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Raphael Onyedika is a solid, reliable central midfielder known for his durability and work ethic. While he may not excel in standout metrics, his consistent presence in the squad, with only 14 games missed in three seasons, demonstrates his reliability. Onyedika’s defensive awareness and ability to maintain possession make him a valuable asset in midfield, though he may not be a creative force in the final third.
Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raphael Onyedika
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphael Onyedika
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raphael Onyedika?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Galbraith (Swansea City) is the closest profile to Raphael Onyedika, with a 78/100 overall match. Melle Meulensteen and Jandro Orellana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphael Onyedika?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raphael Onyedika?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raphael Onyedika'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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