Players like Issouf Sissokho
CM/CDMBordeaux · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssouf Sissokho's profile ↗
Issouf Sissokho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bordeaux in Ligue 2, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Sissokho include Kian Fitz-Jim from AFC Ajax, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Kenzo Goudmijn of Derby County, with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are William Balikwisha from Standard Liège and Yalçın Kayan from Samsunspor, both also fitting well in a similar role.
About Issouf Sissokho
Issouf Sissokho is a dynamic ball-winning midfielder, showcasing impressive dribbling skills that place him in the top 9% of his peers. While his overall performance ranks in the bottom tier, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no matches in three seasons. Sissokho's ability to navigate tight spaces and maintain possession can be crucial in transitional play, although he may need to enhance his defensive contributions, particularly in aerial duels and clearances, to elevate his impact on the game.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Issouf Sissokho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Yalçın Kayansimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issouf Sissokho
≈ 100% Issouf Sissokho · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Issouf Sissokho · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Issouf Sissokho · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Issouf Sissokho?
By Doppel's fit score, Kian Fitz-Jim (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Issouf Sissokho, with a 84/100 overall match. Kenzo Goudmijn and William Balikwisha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Issouf Sissokho?
Yes. William Balikwisha (Standard Liège) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Issouf Sissokho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Issouf Sissokho'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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