Players like Axel Tuanzebe
CB/RBBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAxel Tuanzebe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Axel Tuanzebe are Juan Rodríguez, Filippo Sgarbi, Adrien Pinot. Doppel rates Juan Rodríguez (Cagliari) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Peru Rodríguez scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Axel Tuanzebe is a reliable, ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to distribute the ball accurately in the final third and win possession in advanced areas. Despite facing injury setbacks, he has showcased his defensive prowess with solid tackle and interception rates, placing him among the top 16% of his peers. While he struggles for overall impact, his passing ability offers a valuable asset to any backline, making him a steady presence when fit.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Axel Tuanzebe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 21 | €9.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Axel Tuanzebe
≈ 100% Axel Tuanzebe · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Axel Tuanzebe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Axel Tuanzebe · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Axel Tuanzebe?
By Doppel's fit score, Juan Rodríguez (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Axel Tuanzebe, with a 79/100 overall match. Filippo Sgarbi and Adrien Pinot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Axel Tuanzebe?
Yes. Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Axel Tuanzebe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Axel Tuanzebe's 2025/26 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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