Players like Lassana Coulibaly
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLassana Coulibaly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lassana Coulibaly are Lawrence Agyekum, Jacopo Fazzini, Santi García. Doppel rates Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lawrence Agyekum scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Lassana Coulibaly is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the pitch. His impressive ability to win duels and contribute with non-penalty goals highlights his all-around utility, even if his overall quality lags behind peers. With just five games missed in the past three seasons, he proves to be a reliable asset for Lecce, bringing durability and tenacity to the midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lassana Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lassana Coulibaly
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lassana Coulibaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Lassana Coulibaly, with a 82/100 overall match. Jacopo Fazzini and Santi García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lassana Coulibaly?
Yes. Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lassana Coulibaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lassana Coulibaly'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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