Players like Anthony Dennis
CM/CDMGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnthony Dennis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anthony Dennis are Kevin Appin, Javi Martínez, Wilitty Younoussa. Doppel rates Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Octave Joly scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Anthony Dennis is a dynamic defensive midfielder, excelling in ball recovery and disrupting opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom third, he shows promise through impressive dribbling and tackling metrics, ranking in the top 20% for possession won in the attacking third. His durability stands out, having missed only one game in three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive prowess and ability to win aerial duels make him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anthony Dennis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Wilitty Younoussasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Octave Jolysimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | William Milovanovicsimilar↗ | GAIS | 24 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anthony Dennis
≈ 100% Anthony Dennis · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Anthony Dennis · low reliability
≈ 100% Anthony Dennis · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anthony Dennis?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Anthony Dennis, with a 79/100 overall match. Javi Martínez and Wilitty Younoussa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anthony Dennis?
Yes. Octave Joly (Rodez AF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anthony Dennis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anthony Dennis'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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