Who should replace Pierre Ekwah?
CM/CDMWatford · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Ekwah's profile ↗
Pierre Ekwah is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 29 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Ekwah include Darko Nejašmić from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf, with a fit score of 78/100. For those seeking players similar to Ekwah, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Ekwah
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Pierre Ekwah · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Ekwah?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Pierre Ekwah, at 92/100 on profile. Silas Andersen and Darko Nejašmić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pierre Ekwah?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pierre Ekwah?
Doppel learns Pierre Ekwah's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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