Players like Amadou Haidara
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Haidara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Amadou Haidara are Jefferson Lerma, Mikel Vesga, Ander Herrera. Doppel rates Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Amadou Haidara is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in breaking up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the midfield. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to dominate defensively ensures he remains a key asset for RC Lens.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Amadou Haidara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Haidara
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Amadou Haidara?
Statistically, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Amadou Haidara — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Haidara?
By Doppel's fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Amadou Haidara, with a 80/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Ander Herrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Amadou Haidara?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Amadou Haidara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Amadou Haidara'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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