Who should replace Ernest Poku?
RW/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErnest Poku's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ernest Poku, the best-fitting right wingers are Jacob Murphy, Osame Sahraoui, Christian Pulišić. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Raheem Sterling at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ernest Poku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Osame Sahraouisimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €8.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €43m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Samuel Chukwuezesimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €19m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Mykhailo Mudryksimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €42m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 25 | €4.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €14m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 23 | €42m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 19 | €26m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Ibrahim Mbayesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 17 | €29m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ernest Poku
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ernest Poku?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Ernest Poku, at 93/100 on profile. Osame Sahraoui and Christian Pulišić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ernest Poku?
Yes — Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €2.9m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ernest Poku?
Doppel learns Ernest Poku's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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