Players like Michael Kayode
RBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Kayode's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Kayode are Benjamin Henrichs, Lorenz Assignon, João Cancelo. Doppel rates Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Michael Kayode
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 24 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €4.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Kevin Mbabusimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Víctor Garcíasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Álex Solasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Kayode
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Kayode?
By Doppel's fit score, Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Michael Kayode, with a 82/100 overall match. Lorenz Assignon and João Cancelo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Kayode?
Yes. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Kayode?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Kayode's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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