Players like Kevin Sessa
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Sessa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Sessa are Paul Nebel, Eric Ebimbe, Fábio Vieira. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Grigoris Kastanos scores 85/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Kevin Sessa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Sessa
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kevin Sessa · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Sessa?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Kevin Sessa, with a 87/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Fábio Vieira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Sessa?
Yes. Grigoris Kastanos (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Sessa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Sessa's 2023/24 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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