Players like Gaël Kakuta
CAM/STAmiens SC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaël Kakuta's profile ↗
Gaël Kakuta is an attacking midfielder/striker for Amiens SC in Ligue 2, with 22 appearances, 6 goals, and 2 assists in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Kakuta include Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Isco from Real Betis, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Gaël Kakuta
Gaël Kakuta is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a flair for dribbling and playmaking, making him a constant threat in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he excels in successful dribbles and winning possession high up the pitch, showcasing his ability to influence games. While his aerial presence isn't a strong suit, his creative prowess and attacking contributions have made him a key player for Amiens SC, despite some injury challenges in recent seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gaël Kakuta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Karim Adeyemisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €41m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaël Kakuta
≈ 100% Gaël Kakuta · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gaël Kakuta · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gaël Kakuta · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaël Kakuta?
By Doppel's fit score, Cameron Puertas (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Gaël Kakuta, with a 85/100 overall match. Matías Soulé and Fermín López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gaël Kakuta?
Yes. Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gaël Kakuta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gaël Kakuta's 2023/24 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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