Players like Victor Orakpo
LWNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVictor Orakpo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Victor Orakpo are Bilal Njie, Teodor Haltvik, Kyle Joseph. Doppel rates Bilal Njie (Odds BK) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davis Mensah scores 76/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Victor Orakpo is a versatile left winger with a strong aerial presence, showcasing impressive ability in duels and defensive contributions. Despite his low Sofascore rating, indicating he’s still developing, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. While he struggles with offensive metrics like touches and accurate crosses, his defensive work rate and ability to win headers make him an interesting prospect with potential to evolve into a more rounded player.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Victor Orakpo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Njiesimilar↗ | Odds BK | 28 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Teodor Haltviksimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 26 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Cenk Tosunsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 35 | €300k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Davis Mensahsimilar↗ | Mantova | 35 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | David Okerekesimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Jan Mlakarsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €800k | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €21m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Victor Orakpo
≈ 100% Victor Orakpo · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Victor Orakpo · medium reliability
≈ 100% Victor Orakpo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Victor Orakpo?
By Doppel's fit score, Bilal Njie (Odds BK) is the closest profile to Victor Orakpo, with a 77/100 overall match. Teodor Haltvik and Kyle Joseph are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Victor Orakpo?
Yes. Davis Mensah (Mantova) plays a similar left winger role and rates 76/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Victor Orakpo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Victor Orakpo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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