Players like Seydouba Cisse
CM/CDMLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSeydouba Cisse's profile ↗
The players most similar to Seydouba Cisse are Thomas Van den Keybus, Barry Bannan, Qazim Laci. Doppel rates Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Seydouba Cisse is a reliable, ball-playing central midfielder, adept at distributing accurate long balls, ranking in the top 15% of his peers in this metric. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 37%, his durability shines through with no games missed over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While he may struggle with tackles and duels, his passing ability makes him a key asset in orchestrating play from deep.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Seydouba Cisse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Seydouba Cisse
≈ 100% Seydouba Cisse · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Seydouba Cisse · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Seydouba Cisse · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Seydouba Cisse?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Seydouba Cisse, with a 84/100 overall match. Barry Bannan and Qazim Laci are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Seydouba Cisse?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Seydouba Cisse?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Seydouba Cisse'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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