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 (Feyenoord) 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 September 2026.
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Boubacar Kamara is a tenacious defensive midfielder, known for his ability to dominate the midfield through robust tackling and exceptional duel success. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, his defensive contributions are highlighted by impressive clearance and interception stats, making him a reliable anchor for Aston Villa. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, which could impact his availability for the team.
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↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 24 | €39m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 86 | 79 |
* 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 best replacement for Boubacar Kamara?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord) 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 (Lazio) 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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