Players like Takahiro Akimoto
LB/LMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakahiro Akimoto's profile ↗
Takahiro Akimoto is a left-back/left midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Akimoto include Giovanni Bonfanti from Pisa with a fit score of 79/100, and Deyovaisio Zeefuik of Hertha BSC, who also has a fit score of 80/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Takahiro Akimoto
Takahiro Akimoto is a robust defensive left-back, excelling in aerial duels and defensive contributions. His Sofascore rating indicates he operates below the elite tier but showcases solid reliability with just 14 games missed in three seasons. While his attacking output is limited, his top-tier capabilities in clearances and tackles make him a dependable presence in the back line, providing stability for his team.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Takahiro Akimoto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Jon Baldasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 28 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takahiro Akimoto
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · medium reliability
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Takahiro Akimoto?
By Doppel's fit score, Giovanni Bonfanti (Pisa) is the closest profile to Takahiro Akimoto, with a 79/100 overall match. Unax Agote and Deyovaisio Zeefuik are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Takahiro Akimoto?
Yes. Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Takahiro Akimoto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Takahiro Akimoto's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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