Players like Abdoulaye Faye
CB/LBLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoulaye Faye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdoulaye Faye are Anel Ahmedhodžić, Ben Godfrey, Isaak Touré. Doppel rates Anel Ahmedhodžić (Sheffield United) a 79/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Abdoulaye Faye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 2 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 79 | 79 |
| 4 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 83 | 79 |
| 5 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 17 | €31m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Christopher Woohsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 79 | 77 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 81 | 77 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoulaye Faye
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoulaye Faye?
By Doppel's fit score, Anel Ahmedhodžić (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Abdoulaye Faye, with a 79/100 overall match. Ben Godfrey and Isaak Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoulaye Faye?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoulaye Faye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoulaye Faye'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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