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 Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Orel Mangala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 83 | 83 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 80 | 81 |
| 5 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €17m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 79 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 28 | €10m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orel Mangala
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Orel Mangala?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Orel Mangala, with a 83/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Jens Castrop are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Orel Mangala?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
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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