Players like Clement Akpa
CB/LBAuxerre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClement Akpa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Clement Akpa are Syb Van Ottele, Deveron Fonville, Adam Obert. Doppel rates Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Clement Akpa is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back with a strong emphasis on tackling and interceptions. His ability to win duels and deliver accurate long balls places him among the top 14% of his positional peers, showcasing his effectiveness in breaking up opposition play. While he may not contribute significantly in terms of goals or assists, his reliability is evident with only seven games missed over the past three seasons, making him a dependable asset in the backline for Auxerre.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Clement Akpa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clement Akpa
≈ 100% Clement Akpa · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Clement Akpa · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Clement Akpa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Clement Akpa?
Statistically, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Clement Akpa — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Clement Akpa?
By Doppel's fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Clement Akpa, with a 82/100 overall match. Deveron Fonville and Adam Obert are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Clement Akpa?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Clement Akpa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Clement Akpa'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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