Players like Kelechi Nwakali
CM/CDMChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKelechi Nwakali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kelechi Nwakali are Lazar Samardžić, Valentín Barco, Tiago Silva. Doppel rates Lazar Samardžić (Udinese) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 86/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kelechi Nwakali is a versatile central midfielder who excels as a deep-lying playmaker, orchestrating attacks with precision. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate long balls and key passes, while also contributing creatively with assists. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he brings reliability and consistency to the midfield, though he may need to enhance his defensive contributions in aerial duels.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kelechi Nwakali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kelechi Nwakali
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kelechi Nwakali?
By Doppel's fit score, Lazar Samardžić (Udinese) is the closest profile to Kelechi Nwakali, with a 86/100 overall match. Valentín Barco and Tiago Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kelechi Nwakali?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kelechi Nwakali?
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