Players like Ivan M'Bahia
CBClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan M'Bahia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan M'Bahia are José Marsà, Gabriele Zappa, Callum Doyle. Doppel rates José Marsà (KV Mechelen) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Rossipal scores 87/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ivan M'Bahia is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, as evidenced by his strong dribbling and goal-scoring ability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top half of his peers, he showcases impressive reliability and durability, missing only 10 games over three seasons. While his aerial duels could use improvement, his ability to drive play forward and score from the back makes him a standout talent in Ligue 2.
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↗ | Wrexham | 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↗ | AFC Ajax | 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↗ | Le Mans | 34 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Ivan M'Bahia?
Statistically, José Marsà (KV Mechelen) is the closest look-alike to Ivan M'Bahia — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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