Players like Kenny McLean
CM/CDMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenny McLean's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kenny McLean are Filippo Ranocchia, Joris van Overeem, Adem Zorgane. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of August 2026.
About Kenny McLean
Kenny McLean is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, demonstrating exceptional vision with his precise long balls, placing him in the top 5% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16%, he consistently contributes to Norwich City’s midfield, showcasing durability with no missed games in the last three seasons. While he may not be a prolific goal-scorer, his ability to control the tempo and distribute effectively makes him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kenny McLean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenny McLean
≈ 100% Kenny McLean · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Kenny McLean · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kenny McLean · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenny McLean?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Kenny McLean, with a 84/100 overall match. Joris van Overeem and Adem Zorgane are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kenny McLean?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kenny McLean?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kenny McLean'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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