Players like Linton Maina
LW/RW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLinton Maina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Linton Maina are Sebastian Nanasi, Diego López, Thorgan Hazard. Doppel rates Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 83/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Linton Maina is a dynamic playmaking winger, adept at creating goal-scoring opportunities with pinpoint accuracy and vision. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 9% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to deliver key passes and generate big chances consistently. While his defensive contributions may not be his strong suit, Maina's durability and creative flair make him a valuable asset on the flanks, as evidenced by his reliable presence with only 11 games missed over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Linton Maina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Federico Chiesasimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €12m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Linton Maina
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Linton Maina?
Statistically, Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) is the closest look-alike to Linton Maina — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Linton Maina?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Linton Maina, with a 83/100 overall match. Diego López and Thorgan Hazard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Linton Maina?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RC Lens) plays a similar left winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Linton Maina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Linton Maina's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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