Players like Wilfried Kanga
STKAA Gent · 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 October 2026.
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Wilfried Kanga is an aerial threat and a clinical finisher, making him a potent target man in the final third. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him among the top 39% of his peers, he showcases impressive goal-scoring ability, netting 12 times in 36 appearances this season. While not heavily involved in defensive actions or playmaking, his durability and knack for winning aerial duels highlight his value as a consistent and reliable striker.
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↗ | FC Groningen | 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 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 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 closest look-alike to Wilfried Kanga?
Statistically, George Hirst (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Wilfried Kanga — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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