Players like Anthony Knockaert
RWValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnthony Knockaert's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anthony Knockaert are Dilane Bakwa, Junya Ito, Sami Ouaissa. Doppel rates Dilane Bakwa (RC Strasbourg) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abraham Marcus scores 79/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Anthony Knockaert
Anthony Knockaert is a seasoned right winger known for his aerial prowess and precise long passing, making him an effective playmaker in wide areas. While his overall quality sits in the bottom percentile for his position, he showcases solid dribbling skills and accuracy in his crosses, contributing to build-up play. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anthony Knockaert
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €26m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 19 | €34m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €19m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Adama Traorésimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €5.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anthony Knockaert
≈ 100% Anthony Knockaert · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Anthony Knockaert · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Anthony Knockaert · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anthony Knockaert?
By Doppel's fit score, Dilane Bakwa (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Anthony Knockaert, with a 80/100 overall match. Junya Ito and Sami Ouaissa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anthony Knockaert?
Yes. Abraham Marcus (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar right winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anthony Knockaert?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anthony Knockaert's 2023/24 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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