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, Julian Brandt, Kang-in Lee. 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 September 2026.
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Kevin De Bruyne is a masterful attacking midfielder, renowned for his vision and playmaking prowess. Ranking in the top 7% among his peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a vital cog in Napoli's offense. While his aerial duels may not be his forte, his creativity and ability to unlock defenses make him an elite asset, despite some concerns over his injury history. When fit, he remains a game-changer on the pitch.
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 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 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↗ | FC Barcelona | 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, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /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
FAQ
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. Julian Brandt and Kang-in Lee 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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