Players like Boubacar Kamara
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubacar Kamara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Boubacar Kamara are Mats Wieffer, Mikel Merino, Mamadou Sangare. Doppel rates Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 80/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Boubacar Kamara is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning and robust presence in midfield battles. With elite metrics in clearances, duels won, and tackles plus interceptions, he excels at disrupting opposition play and providing defensive stability. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could impact his overall contributions.
Strengths: Clearances, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 63 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Boubacar Kamara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €39m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubacar Kamara
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Boubacar Kamara?
Statistically, Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Boubacar Kamara — a 80/100 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 Boubacar Kamara?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Boubacar Kamara, with a 80/100 overall match. Mikel Merino and Mamadou Sangare are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Boubacar Kamara?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Boubacar Kamara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Boubacar Kamara'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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