Cheaper alternatives to Manuel Akanji
CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Akanji's profile ↗
Manuel Akanji is a centre-back/right-back for Inter in Serie A, with 33 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Akanji, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €4m, or André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Akanji
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manuel Akanji?
André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Manuel Akanji.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manuel Akanji?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manuel Akanji?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Manuel Akanji's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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