Who should replace Nathan Aké?
CB/LBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Aké's profile ↗
Nathan Aké is a centre-back/left-back for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 18 appearances and 703 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Aké, Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Piero Hincapié of Arsenal provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Aké
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Aké?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Nathan Aké, at 91/100 on profile. Piero Hincapié and Ramy Bensebaini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Aké?
Yes — Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan Aké?
Doppel learns Nathan Aké'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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