Players like Kevin Sessa
CM/CDMHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Sessa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Sessa are Bobby Clark, Mats Pannewig, Ayoni Santos. Doppel rates Bobby Clark (Derby County) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Frederik Schmahl scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kevin Sessa is a goal-scoring central midfielder with an eye for the net, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively from deep. His remarkable shooting and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes place him in the elite tier for his position, making him a potent threat in the final third. Despite a lower overall rating, his reliability on the pitch, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, underscores his value as a durable asset.
Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Sessa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Sessa
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Sessa?
By Doppel's fit score, Bobby Clark (Derby County) is the closest profile to Kevin Sessa, with a 82/100 overall match. Mats Pannewig and Ayoni Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Sessa?
Yes. Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Sessa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Sessa'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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