Players like Ousmane Dembélé
ST/RWParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Dembélé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ousmane Dembélé are Mohamed Salah, Rayan Cherki, Ángel Di María. Doppel rates Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ángel Di María scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ousmane Dembélé is a dynamic attacking winger who thrives on creating and finishing goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he showcases elite prowess, averaging an impressive 0.91 non-penalty goals and 0.39 expected assists per 90 minutes this season. While his aerial duels may not be his forte, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and generate shots makes him a constant threat in the final third, despite a history of injuries.
Strengths: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals, Shots. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ousmane Dembélé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €98m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 38 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €164m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Kylian Mbappésimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €212m | 95 | 83 |
| 6 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Olympiacos FC | 29 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €99m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousmane Dembélé
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Dembélé · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ousmane Dembélé?
Statistically, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) is the closest look-alike to Ousmane Dembélé — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ousmane Dembélé?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Ousmane Dembélé, with a 85/100 overall match. Rayan Cherki and Ángel Di María are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ousmane Dembélé?
Yes. Ángel Di María (Rosario Central) plays a similar striker role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ousmane Dembélé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ousmane Dembélé's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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