Players like Mohamed Kaba
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Kaba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mohamed Kaba are Daichi Kamada, Mattias Svanberg, Diego Gómez. Doppel rates Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrien Thomasson scores 81/100 at about €4.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mohamed Kaba is a gritty defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to break up play. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his peers, he shines in duels and tackles, ranking in the top 6% for duels won per 90 minutes, showcasing his combative nature. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. Kaba's strength lies in his defensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in disrupting opposition attacks.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mohamed Kaba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Kaba
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Kaba?
By Doppel's fit score, Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Mohamed Kaba, with a 81/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Diego Gómez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mohamed Kaba?
Yes. Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €4.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mohamed Kaba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mohamed Kaba'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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