Players like Orel Mangala
CM/CDMOlympique Lyonnais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrel Mangala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Orel Mangala are Jacopo Fazzini, Pablo Ibáñez, Kian Fitz-Jim. Doppel rates Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 82/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Orel Mangala is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence and a knack for breaking up play, making him a valuable asset in the heart of the midfield. Despite facing injury challenges, his ability to win aerial duels ranks in the top 2% among his peers, showcasing his physicality and defensive prowess. However, his contributions in attack are limited, reflected in his lower ratings for chance creation. While currently in the bottom tier of overall quality, his defensive skill set can still provide a solid foundation for any team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: 44 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Orel Mangala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orel Mangala
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Orel Mangala?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli) is the closest profile to Orel Mangala, with a 82/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Kian Fitz-Jim are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Orel Mangala?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Orel Mangala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Orel Mangala's 2024/25 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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