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 September 2026.
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Emmanuel Kakou is an aggressive front-foot defender who thrives on disrupting opposition play while contributing in attack. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, he showcases impressive metrics with a knack for scoring, sitting in the top 13% for non-penalty goals and the top 6% for shots per 90 minutes. His durability is a standout feature, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back.
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 · 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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