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 (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Filip Krastev scores 84/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kobbie Mainoo is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for driving play and finishing chances, making him a potent threat in the final third. His impressive stats in dribbling and duels highlight his ability to control the game and disrupt opponents, placing him in the top 39% of his positional peers. Despite some injury setbacks, his talent and reliability in key moments make him an asset for Manchester United's midfield.
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↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
* 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 best replacement for Kobbie Mainoo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kodai Sano (NEC Nijmegen) 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 84/100 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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