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 (Montpellier) 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 September 2026.
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Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro is a tenacious, aggressive central midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive contributions. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, his standout metrics in successful dribbles and tackles highlight his combative style and ability to disrupt opposition play. With a remarkable record of availability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he is a reliable presence in the midfield, though his contributions in attack could be more impactful.
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↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 85 | 79 |
* 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 best replacement for Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
By Doppel's fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) 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 (RKC Waalwijk) 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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