Players like Ike Ugbo
STSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIke Ugbo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ike Ugbo are Jerry Afriyie, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena, Diego Collado. Doppel rates Jerry Afriyie (RAAL La Louvière) a 75/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samuel Salter scores 73/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ike Ugbo is a potent penalty-box poacher, showcasing a knack for finding the net with 11 goals this season. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 40% of his peers, his ability to score non-penalty goals at a top 21% rate highlights his finishing prowess. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for Sheffield Wednesday.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ike Ugbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Afriyiesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 20 | €1.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 2 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Diego Colladosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 25 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Remy Labeau Lascarysimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 75 |
| 5 | Samuel Saltersimilar↗ | GAIS | 26 | €300k | 85 | 73 |
| 6 | Abdoul Karim Traorésimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 19 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Adrian Lisosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €3.1m | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Enol Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 25 | €700k | 84 | 75 |
| 9 | Sondre Sørløkksimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 29 | €500k | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Oucasse Mendysimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 25 | €1.1m | 83 | 73 |
| 12 | Fabrício Santossimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €900k | 82 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ike Ugbo
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ike Ugbo · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ike Ugbo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jerry Afriyie (RAAL La Louvière) is the closest profile to Ike Ugbo, with a 75/100 overall match. Arkaitz Mariezkurrena and Diego Collado are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ike Ugbo?
Yes. Samuel Salter (GAIS) plays a similar striker role and rates 73/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ike Ugbo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ike Ugbo'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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