Players like Manu Koné
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Koné's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manu Koné are Eric Ebimbe, Paul Nebel, Enzo Millot. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 84/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Manu Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Koné
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Koné?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Manu Koné, with a 84/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Enzo Millot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manu Koné?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manu Koné?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manu Koné's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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