Players like Nathan Aké
CB/LBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Aké's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathan Aké are Yuri Berchiche, Piero Hincapié, Yaimar Medina. Doppel rates Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yuri Berchiche scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nathan Aké is a versatile ball-playing centre-back with the ability to contribute effectively in attack, showcasing his playmaking prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a crucial asset in possession. While his long-range accuracy and finishing can be areas for improvement, his ability to win possession in the attacking third highlights his tactical intelligence. Despite some injury concerns, his reliability in performance remains a strong point.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Shots. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan Aké
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Aké
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nathan Aké?
Statistically, Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Nathan Aké — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Aké?
By Doppel's fit score, Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Nathan Aké, with a 85/100 overall match. Piero Hincapié and Yaimar Medina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan Aké?
Yes. Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan Aké?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan Aké'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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