Players like Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
CMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Daniel Akpa-Akpro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro are Rabby Nzingoula, Ibrahima Sissoko, Yassin Oukili. Doppel rates Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 78/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive actions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his positional peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, alongside impressive dribbling ability, making him a disruptive force in the midfield. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring consistent presence in the lineup.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Statistically, Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest look-alike to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro — a 80/100 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 Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
By Doppel's fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro, with a 80/100 overall match. Ibrahima Sissoko and Yassin Oukili are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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