Players like Manuel Akanji
CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Akanji's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Akanji are André Ramalho, Jan Paul van Hecke, Dean Huijsen. Doppel rates André Ramalho (Corinthians) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Manuel Akanji is a ball-playing centre-back renowned for his composure and distribution from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks and control play. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his overall quality and durability when fit make him a reliable asset for Inter, capable of influencing games beyond traditional defensive duties.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Akanji
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 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, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Manuel Akanji?
Statistically, André Ramalho (Corinthians) is the closest look-alike to Manuel Akanji — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Akanji?
By Doppel's fit score, André Ramalho (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Manuel Akanji, with a 85/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Dean Huijsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Akanji?
Yes. André Ramalho (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Akanji?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Akanji's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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