Players like Idrissa Gueye
STMetz · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIdrissa Gueye's profile ↗
The players most similar to Idrissa Gueye are Mikkel Ladefoged, German Onugkha, Alexander Ahl Holmstrom. Doppel rates Mikkel Ladefoged (Västerås SK) a 81/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikola Vasic scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Idrissa Gueye is a robust aerial threat and a dynamic box presence, showcasing his skills as a penalty-box poacher. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 42% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable asset in both attack and defense. His durability shines through with no missed games in the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While his playmaking metrics may raise questions, his goal-scoring instincts and physicality more than compensate.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Idrissa Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikkel Ladefogedsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 96 | 81 |
| 2 | German Onugkhasimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 30 | €1.7m | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Alexander Ahl Holmstromsimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €600k | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Youssef En-Nesyrisimilar↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €18m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Andrea Adorantesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €4.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Nikola Vasicsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 35 | €200k | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Héctor Hernándezsimilar↗ | Chaves | 31 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Idrissa Gueye
≈ 100% Idrissa Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gueye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Idrissa Gueye?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikkel Ladefoged (Västerås SK) is the closest profile to Idrissa Gueye, with a 81/100 overall match. German Onugkha and Alexander Ahl Holmstrom are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Idrissa Gueye?
Yes. Nikola Vasic (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Idrissa Gueye?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Idrissa Gueye's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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