Players like Joshua Kitolano
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Kitolano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joshua Kitolano are Noah Naujoks, Irakli Yegoian, Mohamed Nassoh. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 88/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mohamed Nassoh scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Joshua Kitolano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 88 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Eggert Aron Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Kitolano
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joshua Kitolano?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Joshua Kitolano, with a 88/100 overall match. Irakli Yegoian and Mohamed Nassoh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joshua Kitolano?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joshua Kitolano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joshua Kitolano'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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