Players like Kion Etete
STCardiff City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKion Etete's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kion Etete are Yuki Ohashi, Fernando Niño, Vinícius Lopes. Doppel rates Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nuno Da Costa scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kion Etete
Kion Etete is a robust, defensive-minded striker who excels in winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition plays. While he ranks in the bottom percentile for offensive contributions, his strong tackling and clearance stats reveal a player who can contribute defensively when needed. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch. Overall, he remains a work in progress in terms of offensive output but is tenacious in his defensive duties.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kion Etete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuki Ohashisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 30 | €1.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 26 | €1.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 37 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Pablo Felipesimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 22 | €19m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kion Etete
≈ 100% Kion Etete · strong: Possession won in att. third, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kion Etete · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kion Etete · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kion Etete?
By Doppel's fit score, Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Kion Etete, with a 77/100 overall match. Fernando Niño and Vinícius Lopes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kion Etete?
Yes. Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kion Etete?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kion Etete's 2023/24 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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