Players like Kevin Appin
CMBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Appin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Appin are Christantus Uche, Khalil Fayad, Victor Froholdt. Doppel rates Christantus Uche (Getafe) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Khalil Fayad scores 83/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kevin Appin is a tenacious central midfielder known for his strong aerial presence and competitive edge in duels. Despite his lower overall quality ranking, his ability to win aerial duels and successful dribbles stands out, showcasing his potential to disrupt opponents and maintain possession. However, his injury record raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past seasons. Nonetheless, when fit, Appin can be a valuable asset in midfield battles.
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 · 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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