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 November 2026.
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Clement Akpa is a tenacious defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. His impressive tackling and interception stats place him among the top 10% of his peers, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. With a solid passing range evidenced by his accurate long balls, he also contributes to build-up play, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Durability is a plus, with only seven games missed in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability.
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 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €5.4m | 85 | 82 |
* 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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