Who should replace Hugo Ekitiké?
STLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Ekitiké's profile ↗
Hugo Ekitiké is a striker for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ekitiké, Viktor Gyökeres from Arsenal and Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100. João Pedro from Chelsea also presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €39m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Iñaki Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €7.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €79m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Alexander Sørlothsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €19m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Ekitiké
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Hugo Ekitiké · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Ekitiké?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) does the closest job to Hugo Ekitiké, at 95/100 on profile. João Pedro and Dominic Solanke follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Ekitiké?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Ekitiké?
Doppel learns Hugo Ekitiké's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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