Takahiro Akimoto alternatives
LB/LMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakahiro Akimoto's profile ↗
Takahiro Akimoto is a left-back/left midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Akimoto, players like Unax Agote from Real Sociedad B and Fernando Medrano from Mirandés both offer similar roles at a lower market value, with Agote valued at €0m and Medrano also at €0m, both achieving a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 80 | 80 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jon Baldasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 80 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takahiro Akimoto
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Takahiro Akimoto?
Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 79/100 match to Takahiro Akimoto.
Who is the best-value alternative to Takahiro Akimoto?
Unax Agote offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Takahiro Akimoto?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Takahiro Akimoto'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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