Players like Victor Orakpo
LWNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVictor Orakpo's profile ↗
Victor Orakpo is a left winger for Nancy in Ligue 2, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 assist over 982 minutes. Players similar to Orakpo include Bilal Njie from Odds BK, with a fit score of 77/100, and Teodor Haltvik from KFUM Oslo, also at 77/100. Other comparable players are Kyle Joseph from Hull City, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Cenk Tosun from Beşiktaş JK, with a fit score of 76/100.
About Victor Orakpo
Victor Orakpo is a defensive-minded left winger, showcasing his aerial prowess and work rate rather than traditional attacking output. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 1% of his peers, his contributions have been limited this season, but he excels in aerial duels and defensive clearances, indicating a commitment to tracking back and disrupting opposition play. His durability is a plus, having missed few games, but he will need to enhance his offensive influence to elevate his standing in the league.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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