Players like Nathan De Cat
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan De Cat's profile ↗
Nathan De Cat is an 18-year-old central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to De Cat include Aritz Aldasoro from Real Racing Club, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Dirk Wanner Proper of NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable players are Nayel Mehssatou from KV Kortrijk (fit 80/100) and Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón (fit 81/100).
About Nathan De Cat
Nathan De Cat is a young central midfielder still finding his footing in the game. Despite his solid durability, having missed only three games in three seasons, his performance metrics place him in the bottom 25% of his positional peers, indicating he has room for development. While he has yet to showcase standout strengths, his experience at various levels suggests potential for growth in his playmaking and distribution abilities as he gains more exposure on the pitch.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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