Players like Kyle McFadzean
CBBlackburn Rovers · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKyle McFadzean's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kyle McFadzean are Emmanuel Kakou, Wagner Leonardo, Ümit Akdağ. Doppel rates Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emmanuel Kakou scores 83/100 at about €2.2m. Data as of July 2026.
About Kyle McFadzean
Kyle McFadzean is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back with a knack for accurate long passes and a strong aerial presence, making him a reliable defensive anchor. While he ranks in the bottom percentile for duels won, his durability stands out—having missed no games in the last three seasons. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 43% of his peers, he may not be elite, but his ability to win possession in the attacking third and execute successful dribbles adds a unique dimension to his game.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kyle McFadzean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kyle McFadzean
≈ 100% Kyle McFadzean · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kyle McFadzean · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kyle McFadzean · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kyle McFadzean?
By Doppel's fit score, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Kyle McFadzean, with a 83/100 overall match. Wagner Leonardo and Ümit Akdağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kyle McFadzean?
Yes. Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kyle McFadzean?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kyle McFadzean's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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