Players like Amadou Onana
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Onana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Amadou Onana are Samú Costa, Enric Llansana, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Samú Costa (Mallorca) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 78/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Amadou Onana is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception abilities, ensuring he disrupts opposition play effectively. While his crossing accuracy is less impressive, his overall impact is undeniable, though his injury history raises concerns about consistency.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Amadou Onana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Onana
≈ 100% Amadou Onana · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Amadou Onana · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Amadou Onana · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Onana?
By Doppel's fit score, Samú Costa (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Amadou Onana, with a 81/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Amadou Onana?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Amadou Onana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Amadou Onana's 2025/26 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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