Players like Emanuel Aiwu
CB/RBBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmanuel Aiwu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emanuel Aiwu are Amine Chabane, Yael Mouanga, Josue Escartin. Doppel rates Amine Chabane (Amiens SC) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Emanuel Aiwu
Emanuel Aiwu is a durable, reliable defender, primarily serving as a centre-back or right-back, though his overall quality places him in the bottom tier among his positional peers. With no standout strengths and a limited impact in the attacking phase, he focuses on defensive duties, showcasing resilience by missing no games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in creating chances or contributing offensively, his dependability makes him a consistent presence in the backline.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emanuel Aiwu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amine Chabanesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 20 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Anthony Roncagliasimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Alessandro Dellavallesimilar↗ | Modena | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Thibault Delphissimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 24 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Christ-Owen Kouassisimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 23 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emanuel Aiwu
≈ 100% Emanuel Aiwu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Emanuel Aiwu · medium reliability
≈ 100% Emanuel Aiwu · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emanuel Aiwu?
By Doppel's fit score, Amine Chabane (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Emanuel Aiwu, with a 81/100 overall match. Yael Mouanga and Josue Escartin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emanuel Aiwu?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emanuel Aiwu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emanuel Aiwu's 2023/24 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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