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Who should replace Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?

CAM/CMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJürgen Ekkelenkamp's profile ↗

Jürgen Ekkelenkamp is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League. Players who can replace Ekkelenkamp include Gjivai Zechiël from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 86/100, and Nikola Vlašić from Torino, who has a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Ekkelenkamp's role, making them suitable alternatives.

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Best replacements for Jürgen Ekkelenkamp

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗Torino29€10m9484
2Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗FC Utrecht22€11m9486
3Victor Torpsimilar↗Coventry City27€15m9483
4Emre Akbabasimilar↗Adana Demirspor34€400k9383
5Matúš Berosimilar↗VfL Bochum 184831€900k9383
6Filip Krastevsimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€2.9m9385
7Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗Sassuolo27€12m9384
8Juninho Bacunasimilar↗Birmingham City29€1.8m9385
9Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt24€16m9384
10Jae-sung Leesimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0534€2.1m9383
11Thomas Brunssimilar↗Heracles Almelo34€200k9383
12Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗Cagliari24€14m9284

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Jürgen Ekkelenkamp

1. Nikola VlašićTorino84/100

≈ 100% Jürgen Ekkelenkamp · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90

2. Gjivai ZechiëlFC Utrecht86/100

≈ 100% Jürgen Ekkelenkamp · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Victor TorpCoventry City83/100

≈ 100% Jürgen Ekkelenkamp · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikola Vlašić (Torino) does the closest job to Jürgen Ekkelenkamp, at 94/100 on profile. Gjivai Zechiël and Victor Torp follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?

Yes — Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?

Doppel learns Jürgen Ekkelenkamp's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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