Players like Emmanuel Kakou
CBCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmmanuel Kakou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emmanuel Kakou are Jorge Cuenca, Ben Mee, Ozan Kabak. Doppel rates Jorge Cuenca (Villarreal) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ben Mee scores 83/100 at about €800k*. Data as of July 2026.
About Emmanuel Kakou
Emmanuel Kakou is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in disrupting opposition play and contributing offensively from the back. Despite being in the bottom 32% of his positional peers overall, his standout metrics in tackles, interceptions, and goals showcase his potential impact on both ends of the pitch. With only two games missed in the past three seasons, he demonstrates impressive durability, making him a reliable presence in the heart of defense.
Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emmanuel Kakou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Brentford | 37 | €800k* | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emmanuel Kakou
≈ 100% Emmanuel Kakou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Emmanuel Kakou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Emmanuel Kakou · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emmanuel Kakou?
By Doppel's fit score, Jorge Cuenca (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Emmanuel Kakou, with a 83/100 overall match. Ben Mee and Ozan Kabak are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emmanuel Kakou?
Yes. Ben Mee (Brentford) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emmanuel Kakou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emmanuel Kakou'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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