Who should replace Caleb Ekuban?
ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Caleb Ekuban, the best-fitting strikers are Giovanni Simeone, Abdallah Sima, Dominic Solanke. Giovanni Simeone (Torino) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Phillip Tietz at about €3.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Caleb Ekuban
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Simeonesimilar↗ | Torino | 31 | €7.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Tim Lemperlesimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €15m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Ekuban
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Ekuban?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giovanni Simeone (Torino) does the closest job to Caleb Ekuban, at 92/100 on profile. Abdallah Sima and Dominic Solanke follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Caleb Ekuban?
Yes — Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.8m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Caleb Ekuban?
Doppel learns Caleb Ekuban'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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