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 July 2026.
About Romain Esse
Romain Esse is a tenacious right winger known for his aggressive pressing and defensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in transition. With his Sofascore rating placing him in the top 30% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and tackles, showcasing his relentless work rate. While his offensive output could improve, his durability—missing just one game in three seasons—highlights his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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