Players like Mamadou Coulibaly
CMAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Coulibaly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mamadou Coulibaly are Paul Nebel, Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mamadou Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €8.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €2.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Coulibaly
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Coulibaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Mamadou Coulibaly, with a 85/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Eric Ebimbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mamadou Coulibaly?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mamadou Coulibaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mamadou Coulibaly'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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