Players like Romain Esse
RWCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomain Esse's profile ↗
The players most similar to Romain Esse are Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Anton Kade, Amad Diallo. Doppel rates Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Weslley Patati scores 80/100 at about €4.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Romain Esse is a dynamic right winger known for his tenacity and defensive work rate, showcasing a rare blend of attacking flair and relentless pressing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he excels in duels and tackles, making him a robust presence on the pitch. His successful dribbling and finishing abilities highlight his potential in the final third, while his impressive durability, missing only one game in three seasons, underscores his reliability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Romain Esse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesurun Rak-Sakyisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Franco Mastantuonosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 19 | €44m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Riccardo Orsolinisimilar↗ | Bologna | 29 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €23m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romain Esse
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romain Esse?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Romain Esse, with a 84/100 overall match. Anton Kade and Amad Diallo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Romain Esse?
Yes. Weslley Patati (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €4.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Romain Esse?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Romain Esse's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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