Players like Noah Cadiou
CDM/CMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNoah Cadiou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Noah Cadiou are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 81/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Noah Cadiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 79 | 81 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 80 | 80 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 78 | 80 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 79 | 79 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 78 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Noah Cadiou
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Noah Cadiou · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Noah Cadiou?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Noah Cadiou, with a 81/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Noah Cadiou?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
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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