Players like Issa Soumaré
LW/STAuxerre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssa Soumaré's profile ↗
The players most similar to Issa Soumaré are Raúl Jiménez, Kevin Schade, Álvaro Rodriguez. Doppel rates Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Sotoca scores 84/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Issa Soumaré is a dynamic forward known for his aerial prowess and tenacity on the pitch, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he combines a relentless work ethic with a knack for winning battles in the air, making him a formidable presence in both attack and defense. While his finishing could see improvement, his durability is a major asset, having missed only five games in three seasons, proving his reliability on the field.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Issa Soumaré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issa Soumaré
≈ 100% Issa Soumaré · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Issa Soumaré · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Issa Soumaré · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Issa Soumaré?
By Doppel's fit score, Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) is the closest profile to Issa Soumaré, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Schade and Álvaro Rodriguez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Issa Soumaré?
Yes. Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar left winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Issa Soumaré?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Issa Soumaré's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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