Players like Kevin Appin
CMBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Appin's profile ↗
Kevin Appin is a central midfielder for Burgos Club de Fútbol in LaLiga 2, with 37 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Appin include Christantus Uche from Getafe, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Khalil Fayad from Montpellier, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
About Kevin Appin
Kevin Appin is a robust, defensive-minded central midfielder who excels in aerial duels and winning tackles, making him a reliable presence in the heart of the pitch. Despite his current rating placing him in the bottom 32% of his peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess and successful dribbling ability, contributing to the team's physicality and ball recovery. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Appin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Appin
≈ 100% Kevin Appin · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kevin Appin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Appin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Appin?
By Doppel's fit score, Christantus Uche (Getafe) is the closest profile to Kevin Appin, with a 84/100 overall match. Khalil Fayad and Victor Froholdt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Appin?
Yes. Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Appin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Appin's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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