Players like David Ozoh
CM/CDMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Ozoh's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Ozoh are Kevin Appin, Ugo Raghouber, Aritz Aldasoro. Doppel rates Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francesco Cassata scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About David Ozoh
David Ozoh is a dynamic defensive midfielder with a knack for finishing, showcasing his ability to convert chances in tight spaces. Although currently rated in the bottom 18% of his positional peers, his strengths in successful dribbles and defensive contributions highlight his potential as a hard-working engine in midfield. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Ozoh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Francesco Cassatasimilar↗ | Spezia | 29 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Ozoh
≈ 100% David Ozoh · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% David Ozoh · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Ozoh · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Ozoh?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to David Ozoh, with a 79/100 overall match. Ugo Raghouber and Aritz Aldasoro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Ozoh?
Yes. Francesco Cassata (Spezia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Ozoh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Ozoh's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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