Players like Axel Drouhin
CBAnnecy FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAxel Drouhin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Axel Drouhin are Patrick Nkoa, Héliton, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Axel Drouhin
Axel Drouhin is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels, boasting impressive metrics that place him in the top 10% of his peers. While he may struggle with tackles and interceptions, his reliability is evident, having missed only eight games in three seasons. Though currently rated in the bottom 25% overall, his aerial prowess makes him a valuable asset in defensive situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Axel Drouhin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Axel Drouhin
≈ 100% Axel Drouhin · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Axel Drouhin · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Axel Drouhin · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Axel Drouhin?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Axel Drouhin, with a 86/100 overall match. Héliton and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Axel Drouhin?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Axel Drouhin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Axel Drouhin'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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