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 with 11 goals and 4 assists during the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Ekitiké include Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, who has a fit score of 84/100, and João Pedro from Chelsea, with a fit score of 83/100. For those seeking players similar to Ekitiké, Dominic Solanke and Vangelis Pavlidis also offer solid tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €39m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Alexander Sørlothsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 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 (Sporting CP) 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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