Players like Valentin Atangana Edoa
CM/CDMStade de Reims · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Atangana Edoa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentin Atangana Edoa are Luka Hyryläinen, Julian Niehues, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Luka Hyryläinen (1. FC Magdeburg) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Valentin Atangana Edoa is a combative defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his peers, his impressive metrics in clearances and aerial duels highlight his defensive prowess and reliability, making him a valuable asset in protecting the backline. While his passing metrics suggest room for improvement in distribution, his durability stands out, having missed only nine games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valentin Atangana Edoa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Atangana Edoa
≈ 100% Valentin Atangana Edoa · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Valentin Atangana Edoa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Valentin Atangana Edoa · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Valentin Atangana Edoa?
Statistically, Luka Hyryläinen (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest look-alike to Valentin Atangana Edoa — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Atangana Edoa?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Hyryläinen (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Valentin Atangana Edoa, with a 81/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentin Atangana Edoa?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentin Atangana Edoa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentin Atangana Edoa's 2024/25 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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