Players like Ibrahima Niane
STAngers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahima Niane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ibrahima Niane are Lukas Nmecha, Victor Okoh Boniface, Andrej Ilić. Doppel rates Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sambou Soumano scores 80/100 at about €3.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ibrahima Niane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €8.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €34m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €3.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €34m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €68m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €29m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahima Niane
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahima Niane?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Ibrahima Niane, with a 83/100 overall match. Victor Okoh Boniface and Andrej Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ibrahima Niane?
Yes. Sambou Soumano (Lorient) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €3.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ibrahima Niane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ibrahima Niane's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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