Players like Ismaelo Ganiou
CB/RBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaelo Ganiou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismaelo Ganiou are Fabian Schär, Nordi Mukiele, Kervin Arriaga. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kervin Arriaga scores 85/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ismaelo Ganiou is an attacking-minded centre-back/right-back, showcasing his ability to contribute in the final third with impressive non-penalty goal output and shot frequency. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he stands out as a quality performer, emphasizing both defensive solidity and offensive threat. Notably durable, Ganiou has missed no games in the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable asset for RC Lens.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismaelo Ganiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaelo Ganiou
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Ismaelo Ganiou — a 85/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ismaelo Ganiou?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Ismaelo Ganiou, with a 85/100 overall match. Nordi Mukiele and Kervin Arriaga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Yes. Kervin Arriaga (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismaelo Ganiou's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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