Orel Mangala — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Olympique Lyonnais · FRA-Ligue 1 · age 28 · €8.6m
Orel Mangala is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional aerial prowess and defensive contributions. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons, which could impact his effectiveness in the long run.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won %
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Clearances /90
- Successful dribbles /90
Weaknesses
- Big chances created /90
- Sofascore rating
- Key passes /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Orel Mangala (central midfielder) are Jacopo Fazzini, Pablo Ibáñez, Kian Fitz-Jim, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Orel Mangala play?
- Orel Mangala plays as a central midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in the FRA-Ligue 1.
- What is Orel Mangala's market value?
- Orel Mangala's market value is €8.6m.
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