Players like Raphael Onyedika
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 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 October 2026.
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Raphael Onyedika is a solid defensive midfielder known for his reliability and work rate. While he ranks in the top 47% of his positional peers, his game primarily revolves around solidifying the midfield rather than creating chances or making progressive passes. With just 14 games missed over the past three seasons, he has proven to be a durable asset for Eintracht Frankfurt, consistently contributing to the team's stability.
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↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €53m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Raphael Onyedika?
Statistically, Ethan Galbraith (Swansea City) is the closest look-alike to Raphael Onyedika — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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