Players like Beni Mukendi
CM/CDMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBeni Mukendi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Beni Mukendi are Jon Gorrotxategi, Ugo Raghouber, Balthazar Pierret. Doppel rates Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad) a 76/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Appin scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Beni Mukendi is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to dominate duels and successfully dribble past opponents. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his defensive prowess. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, Mukendi is a durable presence in midfield, though he may need to improve his offensive contributions to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Beni Mukendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Gorrotxategisimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €27m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Beni Mukendi
≈ 100% Beni Mukendi · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Beni Mukendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Beni Mukendi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Beni Mukendi?
Statistically, Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Beni Mukendi — a 76/100 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 Beni Mukendi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Gorrotxategi (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Beni Mukendi, with a 76/100 overall match. Ugo Raghouber and Balthazar Pierret are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Beni Mukendi?
Yes. Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Beni Mukendi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Beni Mukendi's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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