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 (Fulham) 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 October 2026.
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Emmanuel Kakou is an aggressive front-foot centre-back, known for his proactive defending and ability to contribute offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 33% of his positional peers, he showcases notable strengths in tackles, interceptions, and goal-scoring, highlighting his dual-threat capability. His durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While he may not create many big chances, his defensive tenacity and goal-scoring instincts make him a player to watch.
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↗ | Fulham | 27 | €8.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 37 | €800k* | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Emmanuel Kakou?
Statistically, Jorge Cuenca (Fulham) is the closest look-alike to Emmanuel Kakou — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Emmanuel Kakou?
By Doppel's fit score, Jorge Cuenca (Fulham) 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 (Sheffield United) 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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