Players like David Akintola
RW/LWHull City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Akintola's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Akintola are Abraham Marcus, Lukas Petkov, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh. Doppel rates Abraham Marcus (CF Estrela Amadora) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abraham Marcus scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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David Akintola is a versatile winger known for his work rate and aerial prowess, making him a valuable asset in both attack and defense. While his Sofascore rating indicates he’s in the lower tier among his peers, he excels in aerial duels and overall duels won, showcasing his physicality and tenacity. With a reliable fitness record, missing only seven games in three seasons, he's a durable option who can contribute defensively, though his goal-scoring and playmaking numbers suggest room for improvement in the final third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Akintola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Matteo Cancellierisimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €7.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Bertrand Traorésimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Akintola
≈ 100% David Akintola · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% David Akintola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Akintola · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Akintola?
By Doppel's fit score, Abraham Marcus (CF Estrela Amadora) is the closest profile to David Akintola, with a 82/100 overall match. Lukas Petkov and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Akintola?
Yes. Abraham Marcus (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Akintola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Akintola's 2024/25 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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