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 Jens Castrop, Eric Ebimbe, Rabby Nzingoula. Doppel rates Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) a 80/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 79 |
| 3 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 77 |
| 5 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 83 | 77 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 79 | 76 |
| 10 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 75 | 76 |
| 11 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 75 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
By Doppel's fit score, Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro, with a 80/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Rabby Nzingoula are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
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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