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 October 2026.
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Ebrima Darboe is a deep-lying playmaker who excels in distributing the ball with precision, as evidenced by his top 25% ranking in accurate long balls among his positional peers. However, he struggles to create big chances and has shown vulnerability in aerial duels, which limits his impact in the final third. Despite his talent, his injury record 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↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 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 closest look-alike to Ebrima Darboe?
Statistically, Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) is the closest look-alike to Ebrima Darboe — a 86/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Eyüpspor) 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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