Players like Abakar Sylla
CBRC Strasbourg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbakar Sylla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abakar Sylla are Jon Martin, César Tárrega, Michael Keane. Doppel rates Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emmanuel Kakou scores 83/100 at about €2.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Abakar Sylla is a tenacious, aggressive centre-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence in defensive duels. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his peers, his ability to win possession in advanced areas and contribute goals highlights his potential as a dynamic defender. His reliability is underscored by his durability, with few games missed over the last three seasons, showcasing his resilience on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abakar Sylla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abakar Sylla
≈ 100% Abakar Sylla · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Abakar Sylla · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Abakar Sylla · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abakar Sylla?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Abakar Sylla, with a 82/100 overall match. César Tárrega and Michael Keane are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abakar Sylla?
Yes. Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abakar Sylla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abakar Sylla's 2024/25 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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