Players like Kenny Lala
RBStade Brestois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenny Lala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kenny Lala are Gabriele Zappa, Luca Sirch, Florent Hadergjonaj. Doppel rates Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ivo Pinto scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kenny Lala is an elite ball-playing right-back whose pinpoint long balls and accurate crosses elevate his team's attacking play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% among his positional peers, he consistently showcases his quality on the pitch, contributing with two goals and three assists this season. His durability is remarkable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Stade Brestois. While aerial duels aren't his strength, his playmaking ability more than compensates for this shortcoming.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kenny Lala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jeremy Toljansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenny Lala
≈ 100% Kenny Lala · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Kenny Lala · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kenny Lala · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kenny Lala?
Statistically, Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to Kenny Lala — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kenny Lala?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Kenny Lala, with a 83/100 overall match. Luca Sirch and Florent Hadergjonaj are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kenny Lala?
Yes. Ivo Pinto (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kenny Lala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kenny Lala's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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