Players like Ivan M'Bahia
CBClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan M'Bahia's profile ↗
Ivan M'Bahia is a centre-back for Clermont Foot in Ligue 2, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to M'Bahia include José Marsà from KV Mechelen, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gabriele Zappa of Cagliari, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a defender with similar attributes.
About Ivan M'Bahia
Ivan M'Bahia is an attacking ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with impressive dribbling and goal-scoring metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his peers, he demonstrates strong overall quality and reliability, missing only 10 games over the last three seasons. While he excels in advancing play, his aerial and duel success could use improvement, but his offensive contributions set him apart in a traditionally defensive role.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan M'Bahia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan M'Bahia
≈ 100% Ivan M'Bahia · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ivan M'Bahia · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ivan M'Bahia · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan M'Bahia?
By Doppel's fit score, José Marsà (KV Mechelen) is the closest profile to Ivan M'Bahia, with a 84/100 overall match. Gabriele Zappa and Callum Doyle are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan M'Bahia?
Yes. Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan M'Bahia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan M'Bahia's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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