Players like Michael Ihiekwe
CBSheffield Wednesday · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Ihiekwe's profile ↗
Michael Ihiekwe is a centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 22 appearances and 2 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Ihiekwe include Jake Cooper from Millwall, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Nathaniel Phillips from West Bromwich Albion, with a fit score of 82/100. These players offer comparable defensive capabilities and roles within their respective teams.
About Michael Ihiekwe
Michael Ihiekwe is a reliable aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and providing defensive stability for Sheffield Wednesday. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 32% of his peers, his durability stands out with no missed games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While his ball progression metrics may not be his strong suit, his commanding presence in the air makes him a valuable asset in defensive situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Ihiekwe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 5 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Ihiekwe
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Ihiekwe?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) is the closest profile to Michael Ihiekwe, with a 85/100 overall match. Nathaniel Phillips and Jake Cooper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Ihiekwe?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Ihiekwe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Ihiekwe's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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