Search for The Replacement – Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City

First thing to remember in our analysis is that we evaluate Big 5 Leagues data until 2025-05-15. In addition to that, we analyse the statistical similarity between outputs from midfielders. To sum up, we try to get the 3 appropriate replacements given this seasons league data. Given these points, we should start the search for the replacement!

🔍 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆:

🇧🇪 Kevin De Bruyne
🔵 Manchester City

After several seasons as one of the best attacking-mids in the World, Kevin De Bruyne contract with City is coming to an end. Recognised for his quality at passing, the Belgian is one of the most important players in the City squad.

𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔:

🥇 Lazar Samardžić 🇷🇸
🔵 Atalanta

📊 90.65%

According to our Statistical Similarity Score, the Serbian player has the most similar output to Kevin De Bruyne. In his first season at Atalanta, Lazar Samardžić is one of the main contributors for the team’s results. in addition to that, Samardžić is one of the Best Players (in the Top 5 Leagues) at SCA (Shot-Creating Actions) combining with great ability for Progressive Passes and Take-Ons.

🥈 Ryan Cherki 🇫🇷
⚪️ Lyon

📊 89.85%

As has been noted in our Statistical Similarity Score, Rayan Cherki is the player with the second most similar output to Kevin De Bruyne. In his best season to date, Cherki stands out for his attacking output, one of the best in Europe!

🥉 Martin Ødegaard 🇳🇴
🔴 Arsenal

📊 88.69%

The player with the third most similar output to Kevin De Bruyne is Martin Ødegaard. With a major role at Arsenal, Ødegaard is one of the most similar players to De Bruyne in terms of output. Undeniably, the Norwegian player is one of the specialists at SCA (Shot-Creating Actions) combining that with great ability for Progressive Passes and Passes into the Penalty Area.

It’s important to realize that this 3 players are exceptional potencial replacements for KDB at Man. City. In terms of transfer value, the Cherki to City transfer finds itself in the most interesting situation. Lyon, due to financial problems, will be forced to make a few sales in the transfer market. In Samardžić’s case, the transfer will be complicated but not as much as Ødegaard’s since Gasperini always finds replacements for his players (even in unlikely situations).