Cheaper alternatives to Hiroki Akiyama
CM/CDMDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHiroki Akiyama's profile ↗
Hiroki Akiyama is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Akiyama, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, or David Kruse from IFK Göteborg, also valued at €1m and a fit score of 80/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Hiroki Akiyama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 81 |
| 2 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 79 | 80 |
| 4 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 80 | 80 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 10 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hiroki Akiyama
≈ 100% Hiroki Akiyama · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hiroki Akiyama · low reliability
≈ 100% Hiroki Akiyama · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hiroki Akiyama?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Hiroki Akiyama.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hiroki Akiyama?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hiroki Akiyama?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Hiroki Akiyama'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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