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 October 2026.
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Lassana Coulibaly is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong presence in duels and a knack for winning aerial battles, making him a reliable anchor in the midfield. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, he showcases commendable durability, having missed only five games in three seasons. His ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals further highlights his value, providing a solid defensive foundation while still posing a threat going forward.
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↗ | Cagliari | 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↗ | Derby County | 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↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 84 |
* 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: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lassana Coulibaly?
Statistically, Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Lassana Coulibaly — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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