Players like Mandela Keita
CM/CDMParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMandela Keita's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mandela Keita are Ugo Raghouber, Balthazar Pierret, Duccio Degli Innocenti. Doppel rates Ugo Raghouber (Burnley) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rocco Ascone scores 76/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mandela Keita is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive duel-winning ability and aerial prowess, contributing significantly to his team's defensive efforts. While his attacking metrics may not stand out, his durability remains a concern, having missed a notable number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mandela Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Rocco Asconesimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 23 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mandela Keita
≈ 100% Mandela Keita · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mandela Keita · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mandela Keita · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mandela Keita?
Statistically, Ugo Raghouber (Burnley) is the closest look-alike to Mandela Keita — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mandela Keita?
By Doppel's fit score, Ugo Raghouber (Burnley) is the closest profile to Mandela Keita, with a 80/100 overall match. Balthazar Pierret and Duccio Degli Innocenti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mandela Keita?
Yes. Rocco Ascone (Halmstads BK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mandela Keita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mandela Keita's 2025/26 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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