Players like Lamine Fomba
CM/CDMSaint-Étienne · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLamine Fomba's profile ↗
Lamine Fomba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2, with 28 appearances and 1214 minutes played this season. Players similar to Fomba include Daniel Requena from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Frederik Schmahl of SV 07 Elversberg, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Lamine Fomba
Lamine Fomba is a disciplined central midfielder, primarily focused on defensive duties, but his current form places him in the bottom 25% of his positional peers. While he provides reliability with consistent appearances, his contributions in attack, including creating chances and scoring, have been minimal. As a solid yet unspectacular presence in midfield, Fomba's strengths are not highlighted, making it challenging for him to influence games significantly.
12 players most similar to Lamine Fomba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 6 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lamine Fomba
≈ 100% Lamine Fomba · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lamine Fomba · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Lamine Fomba · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lamine Fomba?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Requena (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Lamine Fomba, with a 81/100 overall match. Frederik Schmahl and Josh Laurent are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lamine Fomba?
Yes. Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lamine Fomba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lamine Fomba's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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