Players like Nathan De Cat
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan De Cat's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathan De Cat are Aritz Aldasoro, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Nayel Mehssatou. Doppel rates Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marc Domenech scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nathan De Cat is a young defensive midfielder with a developing profile, showcasing durability with only three games missed in three seasons. However, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 25% of his positional peers, indicating he has yet to establish himself as a standout performer. While he may not excel in highlighting metrics, his experience in top-flight football suggests potential for growth as he refines his game.
Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan De Cat
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan De Cat
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nathan De Cat?
Statistically, Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) is the closest look-alike to Nathan De Cat — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nathan De Cat?
By Doppel's fit score, Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) is the closest profile to Nathan De Cat, with a 81/100 overall match. Nathan-Dylan Saliba and Nayel Mehssatou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan De Cat?
Yes. Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan De Cat?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan De Cat'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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