Players like Abdoulaye Ndiaye
CBTroyes · 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 (Atalanta) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Abdoulaye Ndiaye is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to initiate attacks from the back, showcasing impressive successful dribbles and accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, he stands out as a reliable and durable option, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons. While he may not excel in aerial duels, his strengths in distribution and ball progression make him a valuable asset in building play from defense.
Strengths: 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↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 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 best replacement for Abdoulaye Ndiaye?
By Doppel's fit score, Honest Ahanor (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Abdoulaye Ndiaye, with a 84/100 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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