Players like Ngal'ayel Mukau
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNgal'ayel Mukau's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ngal'ayel Mukau are Kian Fitz-Jim, Andy Diouf, Paul Wanner. Doppel rates Kian Fitz-Jim (Torino) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Shiloh 't Zand scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ngal'ayel Mukau is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 4% of his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he demonstrates reliable performance and durability, missing only eight games over three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his primary role as a disruptor and ball-winner makes him a valuable asset in protecting the backline and breaking up opposition play.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ngal'ayel Mukau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kasey Palmersimilar↗ | Hull City | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ngal'ayel Mukau
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ngal'ayel Mukau?
Statistically, Kian Fitz-Jim (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Ngal'ayel Mukau — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ngal'ayel Mukau?
By Doppel's fit score, Kian Fitz-Jim (Torino) is the closest profile to Ngal'ayel Mukau, with a 83/100 overall match. Andy Diouf and Paul Wanner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ngal'ayel Mukau?
Yes. Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ngal'ayel Mukau?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ngal'ayel Mukau'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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