Players like Habib Keita
CM/CDMClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Keita's profile ↗
The players most similar to Habib Keita are Eric Ebimbe, Abdoulaye Touré, Pierre Lees Melou. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 79/100 overall match — 78/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdoulaye Touré scores 78/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Habib Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 79 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 80 | 78 |
| 3 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €11m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 80 | 77 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 73 | 77 |
| 10 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Keita
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Habib Keita?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Habib Keita, with a 79/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Pierre Lees Melou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Habib Keita?
Yes. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Habib Keita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Habib Keita's 2023/24 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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