Who should replace Manuel Akanji?
CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Akanji's profile ↗
Manuel Akanji is a centre-back/right-back for Inter in Serie A, aged 31, with a market value of €16m. The best replacements for Akanji include André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit of 84/100. Players similar to Akanji, who can replace him effectively, also include Dean Huijsen and Gabriel Magalhães, both offering strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriel Magalhãessimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €70m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Akanji
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Akanji?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Manuel Akanji, at 95/100 on profile. Jan Paul van Hecke and Dean Huijsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Akanji?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Akanji?
Doppel learns Manuel Akanji's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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