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 September 2026.
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Nathan Aké is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling as both a centre-back and left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases exceptional technical ability, reflected in his top-tier touches and accurate final-third passes. While he may struggle with long-range distribution, his capacity to win possession high up the pitch and contribute offensively with goals and assists makes him a valuable asset. Despite some injury concerns, his reliability in the lineup remains commendable.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 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 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 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 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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