Players like Kylian Mbappé
STReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKylian Mbappé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kylian Mbappé are Ousmane Dembélé, Rafael Leão, Victor Okoh Boniface. Doppel rates Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Thauvin scores 83/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kylian Mbappé is a lethal goal-scoring forward, exemplifying the archetype of a dynamic striker who thrives on finishing and creating opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he showcases elite prowess, highlighted by exceptional shot volume and accuracy in the final third. His ability to generate impressive expected goals and assists per 90 minutes solidifies his status as a game-changer, while his durability further enhances his value to the team.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kylian Mbappé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Donyell Malensimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €48m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kylian Mbappé
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kylian Mbappé · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kylian Mbappé?
By Doppel's fit score, Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) is the closest profile to Kylian Mbappé, with a 82/100 overall match. Rafael Leão and Victor Okoh Boniface are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kylian Mbappé?
Yes. Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €5.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kylian Mbappé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kylian Mbappé's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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