Players like Edmond Tapsoba
CB/LBBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdmond Tapsoba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edmond Tapsoba are Fabian Schär, Danny Bakker, Dean Huijsen. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Edmond Tapsoba is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to excel at left-back, showcasing impressive offensive contributions with 5 goals and 3 assists this season. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 7% of his positional peers, highlighting his exceptional ability to impact the game through touches and accurate passing in the final third. While his tackling metrics could improve, his reliability on the pitch is evident, with only 11 games missed in the last three seasons, making him a valuable asset for any defense.
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 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edmond Tapsoba
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Edmond Tapsoba?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Edmond Tapsoba — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Edmond Tapsoba?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Edmond Tapsoba, with a 83/100 overall match. Danny Bakker and Dean Huijsen 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 86/100 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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