Players like Cheikh Fall
CDMPau FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheikh Fall's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cheikh Fall are Kasper Davidsen, Maguette Gueye, Niklas Pyyhtiä. Doppel rates Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cheikh Fall is an aggressive, goal-scoring defensive midfielder, showcasing his ability to contribute in the final third with impressive non-penalty goals and shot frequency. Despite his low overall rating, his aerial prowess stands out, winning a significant percentage of duels. With no games missed in the last three seasons, Fall proves to be a reliable option in midfield, although he could improve in possession recovery.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cheikh Fall
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Matteo Cichellasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 21 | €4.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 82 | 77 |
| 9 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheikh Fall
≈ 100% Cheikh Fall · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cheikh Fall · medium reliability
≈ 100% Cheikh Fall · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheikh Fall?
By Doppel's fit score, Kasper Davidsen (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Cheikh Fall, with a 81/100 overall match. Maguette Gueye and Niklas Pyyhtiä are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheikh Fall?
Yes. Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cheikh Fall?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cheikh Fall's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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