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Genoa· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jeff Ekhator

Centre ForwardNigeria19y€7.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.29G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 944 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Jeff Ekhator

M'Bala Nzola86% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €6.0M
Vitinha85% match
Genoa · Serie A · €8.0M
Gift Orban85% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €8.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jeff Ekhator:

M'Bala Nzola(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Vitinha(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Gift Orban(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

M'Bala Nzola

Sassuolo · Serie A

Angola29yContract 2026

G/900.26

A/900.00

Target ManOut of form ↓

vs Ekhator: 10y older

86% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Jeff Ekhator?▼

The top alternatives to Jeff Ekhator based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: M'Bala Nzola, Vitinha, Gift Orban, Amin Sarr, Matija Frigan. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Jeff Ekhator in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jeff Ekhator in 2026 include M'Bala Nzola (€6.0M), Vitinha (€8.0M), Gift Orban (€8.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jeff Ekhator play and who plays similarly?▼

Jeff Ekhator plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include M'Bala Nzola (Angola, €6.0M); Vitinha (Portugal, €8.0M); Gift Orban (Nigeria, €8.5M); Amin Sarr (Sweden, €3.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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