Players like Hiroki Akiyama
CM/CDMDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHiroki Akiyama's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hiroki Akiyama are Robert Wagner, Simen Hestnes, Amadou Diawara. Doppel rates Robert Wagner (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alessandro Bellemo scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Hiroki Akiyama
Hiroki Akiyama is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for goal-scoring, showcasing his finishing ability in the top 23% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48%, he demonstrates solid overall quality and reliability, having missed only five games in three seasons. While his duels and key passing metrics could improve, his goal threat from midfield makes him a valuable asset for Darmstadt 98.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hiroki Akiyama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Simen Hestnessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Alessandro Bellemosimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hiroki Akiyama
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hiroki Akiyama?
By Doppel's fit score, Robert Wagner (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest profile to Hiroki Akiyama, with a 81/100 overall match. Simen Hestnes and Amadou Diawara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hiroki Akiyama?
Yes. Alessandro Bellemo (Como) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hiroki Akiyama?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hiroki Akiyama'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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