Players like Edmond Tapsoba
CB/LB/RBBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdmond Tapsoba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edmond Tapsoba are Dean Huijsen, Danny Bakker, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Edmond Tapsoba is an attacking, ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his elite status in the top 17% of his positional peers. His impressive ability to score and assist—evident with 5 goals and 3 assists this season—highlights his threat in the final third, complemented by his exceptional passing. While his defensive metrics could improve, his reliability on the pitch, missing just 11 games over the last three seasons, underscores his durability and value to Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Strengths: Touches, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edmond Tapsoba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edmond Tapsoba
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edmond Tapsoba?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Edmond Tapsoba, with a 83/100 overall match. Danny Bakker and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edmond Tapsoba?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edmond Tapsoba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edmond Tapsoba'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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