Players like Boubakar Kouyaté
CBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubakar Kouyaté's profile ↗
The players most similar to Boubakar Kouyaté are Tiago Gabriel, Nathaniel Phillips, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Boubakar Kouyaté is a tenacious ball-winning centre-back, excelling in duels and aerial battles, showcasing his defensive prowess with impressive metrics in tackles and interceptions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his positional peers, he stands out as a reliable and durable presence, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his primary focus on defensive stability makes him an invaluable asset at the back.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Boubakar Kouyaté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubakar Kouyaté
≈ 100% Boubakar Kouyaté · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Boubakar Kouyaté · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Boubakar Kouyaté · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Boubakar Kouyaté?
Statistically, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Boubakar Kouyaté — a 86/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Boubakar Kouyaté?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Boubakar Kouyaté, with a 86/100 overall match. Nathaniel Phillips and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Boubakar Kouyaté?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Boubakar Kouyaté?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Boubakar Kouyaté's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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