Players like Cody Gakpo
LWLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCody Gakpo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cody Gakpo are Álex Berenguer, Marcus Tavernier, Rafael Leão. Doppel rates Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Berenguer scores 85/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Cody Gakpo is a dynamic left winger known for his potent attacking threat and aerial prowess. With his exceptional ability to generate shots and create key passes, he ranks in the top 4% for both metrics among his positional peers, showcasing his playmaking and scoring potential. His overall quality is solid, placing him in the top 38% of wingers, and his durability is a plus, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons. While finishing could improve, his strengths make him a valuable asset on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won, Key passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cody Gakpo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €33m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Raphinhasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €63m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cody Gakpo
≈ 100% Cody Gakpo · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Cody Gakpo · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cody Gakpo · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cody Gakpo?
Statistically, Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Cody Gakpo — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cody Gakpo?
By Doppel's fit score, Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Cody Gakpo, with a 85/100 overall match. Marcus Tavernier and Rafael Leão are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cody Gakpo?
Yes. Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) plays a similar left winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cody Gakpo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cody Gakpo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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