Who should replace Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?
CAM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJürgen Ekkelenkamp's profile ↗
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Udinese in Serie A, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ekkelenkamp, Gjivai Zechiël from Feyenoord offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Nikola Vlašić of Torino also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jürgen Ekkelenkamp
≈ 100% Jürgen Ekkelenkamp · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jürgen Ekkelenkamp · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 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 (Eyüpspor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jürgen Ekkelenkamp?
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