N'Golo Kanté alternatives
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitN'Golo Kanté's profile ↗
N'Golo Kanté is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 14 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Kanté, Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle offers a fit score of 82/100 at a value of €3m, while Davy van den Berg from FC Utrecht and Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club are both available for €1m, each with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match N'Golo Kanté
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to N'Golo Kanté?
Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to N'Golo Kanté.
Who is the best-value alternative to N'Golo Kanté?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to N'Golo Kanté?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match N'Golo Kanté's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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