Players like Orel Mangala
CM/CDMGetafe · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrel Mangala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Orel Mangala are Jacopo Fazzini, Alex Scott, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Jacopo Fazzini (Cagliari) 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 October 2026.
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Orel Mangala is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial dominance and tenacious tackling ability. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 13% of his peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and disrupting opposition play with significant tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed 44 games over the last three seasons. When fit, he can provide a solid presence in the midfield, especially in defensive situations.
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↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 81 |
* 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: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Orel Mangala?
Statistically, Jacopo Fazzini (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to Orel Mangala — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Orel Mangala?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacopo Fazzini (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Orel Mangala, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Orel Mangala?
Yes. Matías Vecino (No team) 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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