Players like Ali Abdi
LB/LMCaen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Abdi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ali Abdi are Niels Nkounkou, Coba Da Costa, Oso. Doppel rates Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nolan Gillot scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ali Abdi is a dynamic attacking left-back, showcasing a knack for scoring from the flank with an impressive eight goals this season. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 15% of his positional peers, highlighting his elite quality. Abdi excels in aerial duels and successful dribbles, making him a dual threat in both defense and attack. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, as he has missed significant time over the last few seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ali Abdi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 90 | 89 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Abdi
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Abdi?
By Doppel's fit score, Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Ali Abdi, with a 84/100 overall match. Coba Da Costa and Oso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ali Abdi?
Yes. Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ali Abdi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ali Abdi's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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