Players like Kevin De Bruyne
CAM/CMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin De Bruyne's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin De Bruyne are Jonas Hofmann, Kang-in Lee, Thorgan Hazard. Doppel rates Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 89/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 89/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Kevin De Bruyne is an elite attacking midfielder, showcasing exceptional creativity and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his peers, he consistently delivers with an impressive number of big chances created and accurate final-third passes. Despite a history of injuries that have sidelined him for significant time, his vision and precision in key passes and crosses make him a vital asset in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 76 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin De Bruyne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 11 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin De Bruyne
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kevin De Bruyne?
Statistically, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Kevin De Bruyne — a 89/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kevin De Bruyne?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Kevin De Bruyne, with a 89/100 overall match. Kang-in Lee and Thorgan Hazard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin De Bruyne?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin De Bruyne?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin De Bruyne's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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