Players like N'Golo Kanté
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitN'Golo Kanté's profile ↗
N'Golo Kanté is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, currently valued at €4m. Players similar to Kanté include Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, who achieved a fit score of 82/100, and Sverre Hakami Sandal of KFUM Oslo, also with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable players are Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle and Carel Eiting of Sparta Rotterdam, both showcasing similar roles in their respective leagues.
12 players most similar to N'Golo Kanté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 5 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Eggert Aron Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.6m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 79 | 80 |
| 10 | Simon Gustafsonsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 31 | €600k | 94 | 80 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Emil Breiviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €3.8m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match N'Golo Kanté
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% N'Golo Kanté · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for N'Golo Kanté?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to N'Golo Kanté, with a 82/100 overall match. Sverre Hakami Sandal and Filip Krastev are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to N'Golo Kanté?
Yes. Sverre Hakami Sandal (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to N'Golo Kanté?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from N'Golo Kanté'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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