Players like Cheick Doucouré
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Doucouré's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cheick Doucouré are Maxence Caqueret, Hicham Boudaoui, Alex Scott. Doppel rates Maxence Caqueret (Como) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 83/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Cheick Doucouré is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional tackling and interception abilities, ranking in the top 1% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41%, he brings quality and reliability to Crystal Palace’s midfield, despite facing some injury setbacks throughout his career. His capacity to win duels and successfully dribble out of tight situations makes him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play and transitioning the ball forward.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 101 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cheick Doucouré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Doucouré
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cheick Doucouré?
Statistically, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest look-alike to Cheick Doucouré — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cheick Doucouré?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest profile to Cheick Doucouré, with a 81/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Alex Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheick Doucouré?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cheick Doucouré?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cheick Doucouré's 2023/24 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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