Who should replace Takahiro Akimoto?
LB/LMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakahiro Akimoto's profile ↗
Takahiro Akimoto is a left-back/left midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Akimoto, Unax Agote from Real Sociedad B and Deyovaisio Zeefuik of Hertha BSC both demonstrate a strong tactical fit, scoring 80/100, while Giovanni Bonfanti from Pisa offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Takahiro Akimoto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Isaac Jamessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 22 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Callum Stylessimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €3.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Stone Muzalimoja Mambosimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takahiro Akimoto
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · medium reliability
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Takahiro Akimoto · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Takahiro Akimoto?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giovanni Bonfanti (Pisa) does the closest job to Takahiro Akimoto, at 93/100 on profile. Unax Agote and Teo Quintero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Takahiro Akimoto?
Yes — Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Takahiro Akimoto?
Doppel learns Takahiro Akimoto's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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