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 (PSV Eindhoven) 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 September 2026.
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Manuel Akanji is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to dictate play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his proficiency in building attacks. Despite some injury concerns over the past few seasons, his impressive passing range and vision make him a reliable option when fit, contributing effectively to both defensive solidity and offensive transitions.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Shots. 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↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 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 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
* 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 best replacement for Manuel Akanji?
By Doppel's fit score, André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) 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 (PSV Eindhoven) 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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