Who should replace Ismael Koné?
CMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Koné's profile ↗
Ismael Koné is a central midfielder for Watford in the Championship, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals. The best replacements for Koné include Fábio Vieira from Hamburger SV, with a fit score of 86/100, and Luis Hasa from Carrarese, who has a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Koné, such as Jean Victor Makengo and Mohamed Nassoh, also offer strong tactical fits, scoring 82/100 and 87/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | João Mendessimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 32 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Koné
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Koné?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Ismael Koné, at 93/100 on profile. Luis Hasa and Jean Victor Makengo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismael Koné?
Yes — Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismael Koné?
Doppel learns Ismael Koné's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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