Players like Noah Cadiou
CDM/CMLorient · 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 (SC Heerenveen) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Noah Cadiou is a dynamic defensive midfielder who excels in controlling the game from deep, showcasing his ability to win aerial duels and distribute the ball accurately over long distances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he is an elite presence in midfield, contributing both defensively and offensively with 5 goals and 4 assists this season. His durability is impressive, having missed only 3 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Lorient.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. 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↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 86 | 80 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Noah Cadiou?
Statistically, Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Noah Cadiou — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Noah Cadiou?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Noah Cadiou, with a 81/100 overall match. Melle Meulensteen and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Noah Cadiou?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) 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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