Players like Wilfried Kanga
STCardiff City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilfried Kanga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wilfried Kanga are George Hirst, Milan Zonneveld, Luka Kulenović. Doppel rates George Hirst (Ipswich Town) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Milan Zonneveld scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Wilfried Kanga is a potent aerial threat and a traditional target man, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air with an impressive aerial duels win rate in the top 16% of his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 39%, his reliability is underscored by only missing six games in the last three seasons. Kanga's goal-scoring prowess, with 12 goals this season, makes him a valuable asset in the Championship, though he may need to improve his involvement in build-up play.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wilfried Kanga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilfried Kanga
≈ 100% Wilfried Kanga · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Wilfried Kanga · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wilfried Kanga · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wilfried Kanga?
By Doppel's fit score, George Hirst (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Wilfried Kanga, with a 82/100 overall match. Milan Zonneveld and Luka Kulenović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wilfried Kanga?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wilfried Kanga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wilfried Kanga'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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