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 (KFUM Oslo) 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 October 2026.
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Victor Orakpo is a tenacious left winger who excels in aerial duels and defensive contributions, showcasing a surprising physicality for his position. Despite currently sitting in the bottom percentile of his peers overall, his durability stands out, with no games missed in three seasons. While his attacking metrics need significant improvement, his ability to win headers and clear defensive threats could make him a valuable asset in a more dynamic system.
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↗ | KFUM Oslo | 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↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €300k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Davis Mensahsimilar↗ | Mantova | 35 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | David Okerekesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Jan Mlakarsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €21m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 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 closest look-alike to Victor Orakpo?
Statistically, Bilal Njie (KFUM Oslo) is the closest look-alike to Victor Orakpo — a 77/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Victor Orakpo?
By Doppel's fit score, Bilal Njie (KFUM Oslo) 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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