Players like Issa Doumbia
CMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssa Doumbia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Issa Doumbia are Ryoya Morishita, Kenneth Taylor, Levi Smans. Doppel rates Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Shiloh 't Zand scores 86/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Issa Doumbia is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and ability to influence play in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 42%, he shows promise but has room to elevate his overall impact. His strengths lie in his impressive non-penalty goal output and ability to create opportunities, complemented by his durability—missing only two games in three seasons. While defensive metrics are not his forte, his offensive contributions make him a valuable asset in an attacking role.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Issa Doumbia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 94 | 90 |
| 4 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 89 |
| 12 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issa Doumbia
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Issa Doumbia?
Statistically, Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest look-alike to Issa Doumbia — a 88/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Issa Doumbia?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Issa Doumbia, with a 88/100 overall match. Kenneth Taylor and Levi Smans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Issa Doumbia?
Yes. Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Issa Doumbia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Issa Doumbia'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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