Players like Kevin Akpoguma
CB/RB/LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Akpoguma's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Akpoguma are Philipp Sander, Ozan Kabak, Emre Can. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 77/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isaak Touré scores 76/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Kevin Akpoguma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 81 | 77 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 82 | 77 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 4 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €11m | 82 | 76 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 76 | 76 |
| 7 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €9.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €2.6m | 79 | 76 |
| 9 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 78 | 76 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 84 | 76 |
| 11 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 91 | 75 |
| 12 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 20 | €10m | 76 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Akpoguma
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Akpoguma?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Kevin Akpoguma, with a 77/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Emre Can are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Akpoguma?
Yes. Isaak Touré (Lorient) plays a similar centre back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Akpoguma?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Akpoguma's 2024/25 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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