Who should replace Romain Esse?
RWCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomain Esse's profile ↗
Romain Esse is a right winger for Coventry City in the Championship, with 17 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Esse include Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Anton Kade from FC Augsburg, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile and could effectively fill the role of a right winger.
Best replacements for Romain Esse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesurun Rak-Sakyisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mohammed Kudussimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €54m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Franco Mastantuonosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 19 | €44m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | David Larrubiasimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 24 | €5.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Romain Esse
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Romain Esse · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Romain Esse?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Romain Esse, at 93/100 on profile. Mohammed Kudus and Anton Kade follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Romain Esse?
Yes — Weslley Patati (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €4.7m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Romain Esse?
Doppel learns Romain Esse'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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