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, with 31 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ekuban, Kevin Rodriguez from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise boasts a fit score of 85/100, while Giovanni Simeone of Torino offers an 81/100 fit. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role within the team's tactical setup.
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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 | Mexx Meerdinksimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €8.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €4.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €20m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 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: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /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 Mexx Meerdink follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Caleb Ekuban?
Yes — Abdallah Sima (RC Lens) 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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