Ernest Poku

Attacker #19
Age 21 years
Nationality Netherlands
Market Value €10M

Career

No transfer history

Ernest Poku is Leverkusen's Bronze Sniper. A two-time UEFA Youth League winner before his move to Germany, the 22-year-old is building his body of work at the highest level as he integrates into one of Europe's most competitive squads.

Poku has demonstrated a sharp clinical edge, earning the SILVER BOOT badge for his contributions in the final third. With four goals across 17 appearances, he has proven his ability to find the net, though he is currently searching for rhythm as he goes through a quiet spell. Despite his identity as a finisher, a Passing score of 68 highlights a specialist level of link-up play that adds significant Balance to the Leverkusen attack. Having played 988 minutes, he is an established presence in the rotation, working to recapture the scoring touch he showed earlier in the campaign.

With a market value of €10M and a rising trend, the Stakes for Poku's development are high. His contract through 2030 reflects the club's confidence in his potential to become a decisive factor in the title race for years to come.

Player Rating

Ernest Poku
46
Rating
22
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 53
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 59
📊 Ability 54
💰 Fair Value
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Ernest Poku is a solid ARCHITECT for Bayer Leverkusen. Evidence: 1.83 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (27% Goal Frequency)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (60/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.

Ernest Poku Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 6%
Weight 1%
Experience 35%

vs Bundesliga

Height 5%
Weight 2%
Experience 27%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 54 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 55 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 37 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 20 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 60 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 54
Shooting 55
Defense 37
Workrate 20
Passing 60
Key Strength 60 Passing
Area to Watch 20 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Ernest Poku this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 17, 2026 Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Champions League 60' 6.2 - - 37 Emirates Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern München Bundesliga 87' 7.0 - - 100 BayArena
Mar 11, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal UEFA Champions League 92' 6.2 - - 71 BayArena
Mar 07, 2026 SC Freiburg 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 82' 7.2 - - 97 Europa-Park-Stadion
Mar 04, 2026 Hamburger SV 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 15' 6.2 - - 23 Volksparkstadion
Feb 28, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 59' 6.9 - - 48 BayArena
Feb 24, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiakos Piraeus UEFA Champions League 36' 6.7 - - 19 BayArena
Feb 21, 2026 Union Berlin 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 33' 6.3 - - 35 Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Feb 18, 2026 Olympiakos Piraeus 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Champions League 76' 6.9 - 1 45 Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 FC St. Pauli Bundesliga 82' 8.2 1 1 39 BayArena
Feb 07, 2026 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 43' 6.3 0 0 39 Borussia-Park
Jan 31, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 11' 6.3 0 1 63 Deutsche Bank Park
Jan 28, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Villarreal UEFA Champions League 18' 6.3 0 0 36 BayArena
Jan 24, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 57' 5.9 0 0 39 BayArena
Jan 20, 2026 Olympiakos Piraeus 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Champions League 81' 7.2 0 0 26 Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Ernest Poku's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €10.0M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q4'25)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25