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Saint-Étienne· 2022/2023 · Championship · FULL

Best Alternatives to Pierre Ekwah

Defensive MidfieldFrance24y€3.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

0.99KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 625 min · 2022/2023 · Championship · FULL

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 Pierre Ekwah

Lucas Gourna-Douath87% match
Salzburg · Ligue 1 · €4.0M
Boubacar Traoré85% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Ligue 1 · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

Pierre Ekwah Elimby is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Pierre Ekwah:

Lucas Gourna-Douath(87% match) — Lucas Gourna Douath is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Boubacar Traoré(85% match) — Boubacar Traore is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Daniel Boloca(84% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Lucas Gourna-Douath

Salzburg · Ligue 1

France23yContract 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Pierre Ekwah?▼

The top alternatives to Pierre Ekwah based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Gourna-Douath, Boubacar Traoré, Daniel Boloca, Lesley Ugochukwu, Jean-Paul Boëtius. 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 Pierre Ekwah in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Pierre Ekwah in 2026 include Lucas Gourna-Douath (€4.0M), Boubacar Traoré (€5.0M), Daniel Boloca (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Pierre Ekwah play and who plays similarly?▼

Pierre Ekwah plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Gourna-Douath (France, €4.0M); Boubacar Traoré (Mali, €5.0M); Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Lesley Ugochukwu (France, €25.0M).

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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