Players like Ali Abdi
LB/LMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Abdi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ali Abdi are Coba Da Costa, Germán Valera, Ansgar Knauff. Doppel rates Coba Da Costa (Al-Kholood) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nolan Gillot scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ali Abdi is an attacking left-back with a knack for scoring, blending the roles of defender and forward seamlessly. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he excels at contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals and successful dribbles. While his defensive clearances aren't his strongest suit, his aerial prowess and goal threat make him a dynamic option on the flank. However, his injury history raises concerns about long-term reliability.
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 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Al-Kholood | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 89 |
| 7 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Hull City | 27 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 90 | 89 |
| 12 | Alberto Moleirosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 23 | €54m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Abdi
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ali Abdi?
Statistically, Coba Da Costa (Al-Kholood) is the closest look-alike to Ali Abdi — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ali Abdi?
By Doppel's fit score, Coba Da Costa (Al-Kholood) is the closest profile to Ali Abdi, with a 85/100 overall match. Germán Valera and Ansgar Knauff 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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