Players like Kobbie Mainoo
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobbie Mainoo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kobbie Mainoo are Kodai Sano, Ross Barkley, Tom Bischof. Doppel rates Kodai Sano (PSV Eindhoven) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Filip Krastev scores 85/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Kobbie Mainoo is an aggressive, dynamic central midfielder with a knack for winning duels and driving play forward. His impressive dribbling and finishing abilities highlight his potential as a game-changer, ranking in the top 4% for finishing and top 3% for successful dribbles among his peers. Despite some concerns over his injury history, he remains a reliable presence when fit, showcasing a strong work rate with 24 appearances this season.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kobbie Mainoo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobbie Mainoo
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kobbie Mainoo?
Statistically, Kodai Sano (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Kobbie Mainoo — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kobbie Mainoo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kodai Sano (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Kobbie Mainoo, with a 82/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Tom Bischof are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kobbie Mainoo?
Yes. Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kobbie Mainoo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kobbie Mainoo'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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