Who should replace Kevin Akpoguma?
CB/RB/LBTSG Hoffenheim · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Akpoguma's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kevin Akpoguma, the best-fitting centre backs are David Affengruber, Danilo Veiga, Unai Núñez. David Affengruber (Elche) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danilo Veiga at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kevin Akpoguma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €18m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Danilo Veigasimilar↗ | Lecce | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 73 |
| 4 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 86 | 72 |
| 5 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 85 | 73 |
| 6 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 85 | 72 |
| 7 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 85 | 73 |
| 8 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €9.4m | 84 | 74 |
| 9 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 83 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Akpoguma
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kevin Akpoguma · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Akpoguma?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) does the closest job to Kevin Akpoguma, at 91/100 on profile. Danilo Veiga and Unai Núñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Akpoguma?
Yes — Danilo Veiga (Lecce) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.4m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Akpoguma?
Doppel learns Kevin Akpoguma's role profile from his 2024/25 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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