Players like Kalidou Sidibé
CMGuingamp · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalidou Sidibé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kalidou Sidibé are Ezechiel Banzuzi, Jens Stage, Cesare Casadei. Doppel rates Ezechiel Banzuzi (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 79/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kalidou Sidibé is a dominant aerial presence in central midfield, excelling in duels and providing a robust physicality that sets him apart. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases impressive reliability, featuring prominently with 31 appearances this season. While his tackling and interception stats could improve, his ability to control the midfield through aerial dominance makes him a valuable asset to Guingamp.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kalidou Sidibé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Scott McTominaysimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 30 | €38m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalidou Sidibé
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kalidou Sidibé?
By Doppel's fit score, Ezechiel Banzuzi (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest profile to Kalidou Sidibé, with a 79/100 overall match. Jens Stage and Cesare Casadei are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kalidou Sidibé?
Yes. Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kalidou Sidibé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kalidou Sidibé's 2025/26 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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