Players like Sékou Mara
STRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSékou Mara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sékou Mara are Federico Viñas, Nuno Da Costa, Daniel Mosquera. Doppel rates Federico Viñas (Real Oviedo) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nuno Da Costa scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sékou Mara is a physical, duel-winning striker who excels in aerial challenges and showcases strong dribbling ability, making him a handful for defenders. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 18% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with only two missed games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with accurate crossing, his capacity to win duels and contribute to build-up play highlights his potential as a valuable asset in the right system.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sékou Mara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €41m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sékou Mara
≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sékou Mara?
Statistically, Federico Viñas (Real Oviedo) is the closest look-alike to Sékou Mara — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sékou Mara?
By Doppel's fit score, Federico Viñas (Real Oviedo) is the closest profile to Sékou Mara, with a 81/100 overall match. Nuno Da Costa and Daniel Mosquera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sékou Mara?
Yes. Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sékou Mara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sékou Mara's 2025/26 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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