Who should replace Hjalmar Ekdal?
CBFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHjalmar Ekdal's profile ↗
Hjalmar Ekdal is a centre-back for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie, with 19 appearances and 1539 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Ekdal, Tyler Bindon from Sheffield United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Ze Vitor from CD Nacional presents an even better fit at 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cenk Özkaçarsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €4.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Jordan Storeysimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €4.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hjalmar Ekdal
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hjalmar Ekdal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cenk Özkaçar (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Hjalmar Ekdal, at 92/100 on profile. Jordan Storey and Tyler Bindon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hjalmar Ekdal?
Yes — Yuto Tsunashima (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hjalmar Ekdal?
Doppel learns Hjalmar Ekdal's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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