Players like Ismael Koné
CMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Koné's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismael Koné are Fábio Vieira, Luis Hasa, Mohamed Nassoh. Doppel rates Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Nassoh scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ismael Koné is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and ability to drive play forward. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he consistently finds the net, boasting an impressive non-penalty goal rate that ranks in the top 7%. His successful dribbling and effective finishing make him a significant threat in the final third, though he could improve defensively in aerial duels. Overall, Koné's reliability, missing only 10 games in three seasons, adds to his value as a key asset in midfield.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, xG + xA. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismael Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Koné
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Koné?
By Doppel's fit score, Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Ismael Koné, with a 87/100 overall match. Luis Hasa and Mohamed Nassoh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismael Koné?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismael Koné?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismael Koné'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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