Players like Ismaël Boura
LBTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaël Boura's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismaël Boura are Danny Bakker, Bjorn Meijer, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ismaël Boura is a robust, aerially dominant left-back, showcasing his strengths with an impressive aerial duels win rate in the top 4% of his peers. His solid Sofascore rating places him in the top 19%, underlining his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in tackles or interceptions, his consistency and durability—missing just six games over the past three seasons—make him a dependable presence for Troyes.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismaël Boura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaël Boura
≈ 100% Ismaël Boura · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ismaël Boura · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ismaël Boura · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismaël Boura?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Ismaël Boura, with a 82/100 overall match. Bjorn Meijer and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismaël Boura?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismaël Boura?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismaël Boura's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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