Players like Takahiro Akimoto
LB/LMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakahiro Akimoto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Takahiro Akimoto are Giovanni Bonfanti, Unax Agote, Deyovaisio Zeefuik. Doppel rates Giovanni Bonfanti (UD Las Palmas) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Coleen Louis scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Takahiro Akimoto is a robust defensive left-back whose playing style is defined by his strong tackling and aerial prowess. Ranking in the top 38% of his positional peers, he excels in clearances and winning aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in defense. With only 14 games missed over the past three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal, though he could contribute more offensively. Overall, Akimoto is a solid option for teams seeking defensive stability on the flanks.
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↗ | UD Las Palmas | 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 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 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↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 28 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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 closest look-alike to Takahiro Akimoto?
Statistically, Giovanni Bonfanti (UD Las Palmas) is the closest look-alike to Takahiro Akimoto — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Takahiro Akimoto?
By Doppel's fit score, Giovanni Bonfanti (UD Las Palmas) 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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