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, Dirk Wanner Proper, Nayel Mehssatou. Doppel rates Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nathan De Cat is an emerging central midfielder whose current performance suggests he’s still finding his footing in the game. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 25% of his peers, he has yet to establish himself as a standout player, lacking notable strengths at this stage. However, his impressive durability, missing only three games in the last three seasons, indicates reliability and potential for development as he gains experience and refines his skills.
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 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan De Cat
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · low reliability
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
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. Dirk Wanner Proper and Nayel Mehssatou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan De Cat?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 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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