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, Alexander Prass. Doppel rates Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Prass scores 79/100 at about €8.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Cheick Doucouré is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 1% of his peers. His ability to win duels combined with solid dribbling skills makes him a reliable presence in the midfield, contributing to both defensive stability and ball progression. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, when fit, he demonstrates elite qualities that significantly bolster his team's performance.
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↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 87 | 80 |
* 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, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheick Doucouré?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Cheick Doucouré, with a 81/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Alexander Prass are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheick Doucouré?
Yes. Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €8.7m.
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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