Players like Mohamed Simakan
CBRB Leipzig · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Simakan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mohamed Simakan are Marc Guéhi, Nordi Mukiele, Oumar Solet. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lucas Martínez Quarta scores 87/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Mohamed Simakan is a dynamic, ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive duels and contributing to his team's attacking play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he stands out for his exceptional ability to generate expected goals and assists, showcasing his threat in the final third. His reliability is underscored by just a handful of missed games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in any defensive setup.
Strengths: xG + xA, Shots, Duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mohamed Simakan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Simakan
≈ 100% Mohamed Simakan · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mohamed Simakan · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Simakan · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mohamed Simakan?
Statistically, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Mohamed Simakan — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Simakan?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Mohamed Simakan, with a 85/100 overall match. Nordi Mukiele and Oumar Solet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mohamed Simakan?
Yes. Lucas Martínez Quarta (River Plate) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mohamed Simakan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mohamed Simakan's 2023/24 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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