Players like Abdoulaye Kanté
CDM/CMSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoulaye Kanté's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdoulaye Kanté are Elisha Owusu, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Kazper Karlsson. Doppel rates Elisha Owusu (Auxerre) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandre Phliponeau scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Abdoulaye Kanté is a defensive midfielder whose game is rooted in reliability rather than flair, exemplifying a solid, if unspectacular, presence in the engine room. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 48% of his peers, indicating he still has room to grow in his contributions, particularly in final-third passes and key chances. Despite a lack of standout strengths, his durability is a positive aspect, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his potential for consistent development.
Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdoulaye Kanté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elisha Owususimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €4.3m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Marco Ilaimaharitrasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Marcus Lindaysimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €5.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoulaye Kanté?
By Doppel's fit score, Elisha Owusu (Auxerre) is the closest profile to Abdoulaye Kanté, with a 79/100 overall match. Marco Ilaimaharitra and Kazper Karlsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoulaye Kanté?
Yes. Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoulaye Kanté?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoulaye Kanté's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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