Players like Kay Tejan
STSelangor FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKay Tejan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kay Tejan are Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago, Daniel Maldini. Doppel rates Kevin Schade (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yussuf Poulsen scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kay Tejan is a dynamic forward known for his high work rate and tactical intelligence, excelling in creating opportunities and winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a modest Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 29% of his positional peers, he showcases notable strengths in tackles, interceptions, and accurate long balls, making him a valuable asset in pressing situations. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created, Accurate long balls. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kay Tejan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kay Tejan
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kay Tejan · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kay Tejan?
Statistically, Kevin Schade (Brentford) is the closest look-alike to Kay Tejan — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kay Tejan?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Schade (Brentford) is the closest profile to Kay Tejan, with a 82/100 overall match. Igor Thiago and Daniel Maldini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kay Tejan?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (Hamburger SV) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kay Tejan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kay Tejan's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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