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Best Alternatives to Kevin Akpoguma

Players most similar to Kevin Akpoguma (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Kevin Akpoguma

  1. 1.Jordan Torunarigha87% DNA match·Hamburger SV€4.0M
  2. 2.Keita Kosugi84% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€6.0M
  3. 3.Lukas Klostermann84% DNA match·RB Leipzig€3.5M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), blocks shots courageously (1.5 blocks/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90). The three most similar players to Kevin Akpoguma by playing style are:

  • Jordan Torunarigha(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Keita Kosugi(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Lukas Klostermann(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and central to possession (73 touches/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Jordan Torunarigha delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Kevin Akpoguma, with 1.86 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Kevin Akpoguma
DefenderNigeria€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Jordan Torunarigha
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Nigeria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Akpoguma: 3y younger
87% match
€4.0M
#2
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
vs Akpoguma: 11y younger
84% match
€6.0M
#3
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Lukas Klostermann
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Akpoguma: 2y younger
84% match
€3.5M
#4
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Jordy Makengo
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
France24y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.30
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€6.0M
#5
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
84% match
€7.0M
#6
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Sebastian Sebulonsen
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Norway26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.46
AerialSmall Sample
85% match
€5.5M
#7
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Warmed Omari
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
France26yContract 2030
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€3.0M
#8
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Felix Agu
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.04
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€6.0M
#9
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Marc Oliver Kempf
Como · Serie A
Germany31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€3.0M
#10
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Karim Coulibaly
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany18yContract 2029
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€22.0M
#11
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Stefan Posch
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.25
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€5.5M
#12
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Kilian Fischer
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.49
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€7.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kevin Akpoguma?
The top alternatives to Kevin Akpoguma based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jordan Torunarigha, Keita Kosugi, Lukas Klostermann, Jordy Makengo, Lukas Ullrich. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Kevin Akpoguma in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Kevin Akpoguma in 2026 include Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M), Keita Kosugi (€6.0M), Lukas Klostermann (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kevin Akpoguma play and who plays similarly?
Kevin Akpoguma plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Keita Kosugi (Japan, €6.0M); Lukas Klostermann (Germany, €3.5M); Jordy Makengo (France, €6.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.