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Players like M'bala Nzola

STSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitM'bala Nzola's profile ↗

The players most similar to M'bala Nzola are Victor Okoh Boniface, Nicolas Jackson, Hugo Ekitiké. Doppel rates Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 81/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Grejohn Kyei scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 players most similar to M'bala Nzola

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen23€5.5m8081
2Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗Chelsea22€39m8480
3Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt22€77m8480
4Dominic Solankesimilar↗Bournemouth26€31m8979
5Grejohn Kyeisimilar↗Clermont Foot28€300k9179
6Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗Atalanta28€7.1m8278
7Darwin Núñezsimilar↗Liverpool FC24€18m7877
8Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗Elche21€9.1m8677
9Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United27€9.1m8177
10João Félixsimilar↗FC Barcelona24€27m8177
11Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗Juventus23€34m7977
12Gerard Morenosimilar↗Villarreal31€2.4m8377

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match M'bala Nzola

1. Victor Okoh BonifaceBayer 04 Leverkusen81/100

≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90

2. Nicolas JacksonChelsea80/100

≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Hugo EkitikéEintracht Frankfurt80/100

≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for M'bala Nzola?

By Doppel's fit score, Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to M'bala Nzola, with a 81/100 overall match. Nicolas Jackson and Hugo Ekitiké are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to M'bala Nzola?

Yes. Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.

How does Doppel find players similar to M'bala Nzola?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from M'bala Nzola's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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