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 October 2026.
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Kevin Appin is a robust, combative central midfielder known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in duels. While his overall quality places him in the lower tier among his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and successful dribbles, showcasing his physicality and ball retention skills. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, having missed significant playing time over the past few seasons. Despite this, he brings a gritty presence to the midfield when fit, making him a valuable asset for Burgos CF.
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↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 88 | 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 closest look-alike to Kevin Appin?
Statistically, Christantus Uche (Getafe) is the closest look-alike to Kevin Appin — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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