Players like Lamine Fomba
CM/CDMSaint-Étienne · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLamine Fomba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lamine Fomba are Daniel Requena, Frederik Schmahl, Josh Laurent. Doppel rates Daniel Requena (Levante UD) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Frederik Schmahl scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lamine Fomba is a reliable, durable central midfielder known for his consistent presence on the pitch, having missed no games in three seasons. However, his performance metrics place him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, lacking standout strengths or impactful contributions in attack. While he may not be a creative force or a goal threat, his reliability and work rate can still provide a solid base for a team looking to strengthen its midfield depth.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lamine Fomba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 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↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Lamine Fomba?
Statistically, Daniel Requena (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Lamine Fomba — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lamine Fomba?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Requena (Levante UD) 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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