Players like Weston McKennie
CM/CAM/RMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWeston McKennie's profile ↗
The players most similar to Weston McKennie are Mario Pašalić, Florian Sotoca, Ryan Merlen. Doppel rates Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ryan Merlen scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Weston McKennie is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to generate goal-scoring opportunities, evidenced by his impressive xG and xA metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 40% of his positional peers, he excels in creating chances with accurate final-third passes and winning aerial duels, making him a versatile asset in midfield. While finishing isn't his strongest suit, his reliability is notable, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Weston McKennie
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Weston McKennie
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Weston McKennie?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Weston McKennie, with a 86/100 overall match. Florian Sotoca and Ryan Merlen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Weston McKennie?
Yes. Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Weston McKennie?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Weston McKennie'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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