Who should replace Emmanuel Ekong?
STMalmö FF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmmanuel Ekong's profile ↗
Emmanuel Ekong is a striker for Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, having made 21 appearances and scored 4 goals in 2025. For those searching for the best replacement for Ekong, Daniel Fila from Empoli, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Hafiz Umar Ibrahim and Patrick Soko, both achieving a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Emmanuel Ekong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hafiz Umar Ibrahimsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €2.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Patrick Sokosimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €1.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Mattia Compagnonsimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Daniel Filasimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Baldésimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Cristian Shpendisimilar↗ | Cesena | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Adrian Fuentessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jalal Abdullaisimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Martin Braithwaitesimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Brandon Thomas-Asantesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 28 | €17m | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Samuel Ntamack Ndimbasimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emmanuel Ekong
≈ 100% Emmanuel Ekong · medium reliability
≈ 100% Emmanuel Ekong · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Emmanuel Ekong · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emmanuel Ekong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim (Stade de Reims) does the closest job to Emmanuel Ekong, at 92/100 on profile. Patrick Soko and Mattia Compagnon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Emmanuel Ekong?
Yes — Mattia Compagnon (Feralpisalò) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Emmanuel Ekong?
Doppel learns Emmanuel Ekong's role profile from his 2025 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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