Players like Noah Cadiou
CDM/CMRodez AF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNoah Cadiou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Noah Cadiou are Dirk Wanner Proper, Melle Meulensteen, Darko Nejašmić. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Noah Cadiou is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for controlling the game from deep, showcasing his aerial prowess and ability to deliver precise long balls. Ranked in the top 20% of his positional peers, he combines a solid defensive presence with offensive contributions, netting 5 goals and providing 4 assists this season. Cadiou's durability is a standout trait, having missed only 3 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Noah Cadiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Noah Cadiou
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Noah Cadiou?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Noah Cadiou, with a 82/100 overall match. Melle Meulensteen and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Noah Cadiou?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Noah Cadiou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Noah Cadiou's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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