Who should replace Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
CMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Daniel Akpa-Akpro's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rabby Nzingoula, Ibrahima Sissoko, Martín Payero. Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ibrahima Sissoko at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Martín Payerosimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €4.8m | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 71 |
| 5 | Simon Ebonogsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 22 | €4.2m | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Mohamed Kabasimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 72 |
| 7 | Ebenezer Akinsanmirosimilar↗ | Pisa | 22 | €6.7m | 88 | 72 |
| 8 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 86 | 72 |
| 9 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Schluppsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 34 | €700k | 86 | 73 |
| 11 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 86 | 71 |
| 12 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) does the closest job to Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro, at 94/100 on profile. Ibrahima Sissoko and Martín Payero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Yes — Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro?
Doppel learns Jean Daniel Akpa-Akpro's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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