Players like Akin Famewo
CB/LB/RBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAkin Famewo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Akin Famewo are Jose Fontán, Giovanni Zaro, Pablo Tomeo. Doppel rates Jose Fontán (FC Cartagena) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alessandro Pio Riccio scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Akin Famewo
Akin Famewo is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a versatile centre-back or left-back with a knack for winning duels and making crucial tackles. Despite his low Sofascore rating, his ability to successfully dribble out of pressure places him in the top 11% of his peers, showcasing his ball-carrying potential. However, his injury history has limited his availability, making reliability a concern.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Akin Famewo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Giovanni Zarosimilar↗ | Modena | 32 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Pablo Tomeosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Gustave Akuesonsimilar↗ | Bastia | 31 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Akin Famewo
≈ 100% Akin Famewo · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Akin Famewo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Akin Famewo · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Akin Famewo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jose Fontán (FC Cartagena) is the closest profile to Akin Famewo, with a 79/100 overall match. Giovanni Zaro and Pablo Tomeo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Akin Famewo?
Yes. Alessandro Pio Riccio (Sampdoria) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Akin Famewo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Akin Famewo'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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