Players like Ebrima Darboe
CM/CDMBari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEbrima Darboe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ebrima Darboe are Frederik Schmahl, Gabriel Menino, Marvin Mehlem. Doppel rates Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ebrima Darboe is a deep-lying playmaker who excels at orchestrating the game from midfield, demonstrated by his accurate long balls that place him in the top 25% of his positional peers. While his overall quality sits in the lower half of the spectrum, his ability to distribute effectively makes him a valuable asset in build-up play. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ebrima Darboe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Gabriel Meninosimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 26 | €7.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ebrima Darboe
≈ 100% Ebrima Darboe · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ebrima Darboe · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ebrima Darboe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ebrima Darboe?
By Doppel's fit score, Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) is the closest profile to Ebrima Darboe, with a 86/100 overall match. Gabriel Menino and Marvin Mehlem are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ebrima Darboe?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ebrima Darboe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ebrima Darboe's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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