Players like Abdoul Kone
CBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoul Kone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdoul Kone are António Silva, Bafodé Diakité, Abubacarr Kinteh. Doppel rates António Silva (Benfica) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Can scores 81/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of July 2026.
About Abdoul Kone
Abdoul Kone is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in intercepting play and winning possession high up the pitch, as evidenced by his top 7% Sofascore rating among peers. With impressive metrics in successful dribbles and aerial duels, he showcases his ability to contribute both defensively and in build-up play. His reliability is notable, having missed only 15 games in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Stade de Reims.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdoul Kone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Chelsea | 28 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoul Kone
≈ 100% Abdoul Kone · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Abdoul Kone · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Abdoul Kone · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoul Kone?
By Doppel's fit score, António Silva (Benfica) is the closest profile to Abdoul Kone, with a 83/100 overall match. Bafodé Diakité and Abubacarr Kinteh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoul Kone?
Yes. Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoul Kone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoul Kone'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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