Players like Abdoulaye Ndiaye
CBParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoulaye Ndiaye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdoulaye Ndiaye are Honest Ahanor, Antoine Mendy, Yerson Mosquera. Doppel rates Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Abdoulaye Ndiaye is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for initiating attacks from the back. His top 13% Sofascore rating highlights his elite quality, while his ability to execute accurate long balls and contribute with successful dribbles showcases his composure and vision under pressure. With only 17 games missed in the last three seasons, he’s proven to be a durable and reliable presence in the defensive line.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdoulaye Ndiaye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 18 | €31m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoulaye Ndiaye
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Ndiaye · strong: Duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Ndiaye · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Ndiaye · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abdoulaye Ndiaye?
Statistically, Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Abdoulaye Ndiaye — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abdoulaye Ndiaye?
By Doppel's fit score, Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Abdoulaye Ndiaye, with a 85/100 overall match. Antoine Mendy and Yerson Mosquera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoulaye Ndiaye?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoulaye Ndiaye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoulaye Ndiaye's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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