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 October 2026.
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Mohamed Kaba is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive actions, making him a key disruptor in the center of the pitch. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 26% of his peers, his tenacity shines through with elite duels won and solid contributions in tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his reliability on the field. Kaba's strengths make him a valuable asset for breaking up opposition play, even if he lacks in offensive contributions.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Mohamed Kaba?
Statistically, Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Mohamed Kaba — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Stade Rennais) 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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