Players like Sory Kaba
STElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSory Kaba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sory Kaba are Gustaf Nilsson, Igor Matanović, Promise David. Doppel rates Gustaf Nilsson (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 82/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ferdy Druijf scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sory Kaba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Ferdy Druijfsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 27 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 12 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sory Kaba
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sory Kaba?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustaf Nilsson (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Sory Kaba, with a 82/100 overall match. Igor Matanović and Promise David are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sory Kaba?
Yes. Ferdy Druijf (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sory Kaba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sory Kaba'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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