Who should replace Nathan De Cat?
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan De Cat's profile ↗
Nathan De Cat is an 18-year-old central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for De Cat, Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club, fit 81/100) and Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Villarreal, fit 81/100) offer similar tactical profiles. Other options include Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen, fit 80/100) and Nayel Mehssatou (Standard Liège, fit 80/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan De Cat
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · low reliability
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan De Cat · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan De Cat?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) does the closest job to Nathan De Cat, at 93/100 on profile. Dirk Wanner Proper and Nathan-Dylan Saliba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan De Cat?
Yes — Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan De Cat?
Doppel learns Nathan De Cat'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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