Who should replace Caleb Ekuban?
ST/RWGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Ekuban's profile ↗
Caleb Ekuban is a striker/right winger for Genoa in Serie A, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. The best replacements for Ekuban include Kevin Rodriguez from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, with a fit score of 85/100, and Giovanni Simeone of Torino, who has a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Ekuban, like Abdallah Sima and Mexx Meerdink, also offer strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Giovanni Simeonesimilar↗ | Torino | 31 | €7.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Mexx Meerdinksimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €8.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Ekuban
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Caleb Ekuban · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Ekuban?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Caleb Ekuban, at 96/100 on profile. Giovanni Simeone and Abdallah Sima follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Caleb Ekuban?
Yes — Abdallah Sima (Stade Brestois) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.9m, a 81/100 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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