Players like Zaydou Youssouf
CM/CDMFamalicão · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaydou Youssouf's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zaydou Youssouf are Lawrence Agyekum, Khalil Fayad, Éderson. Doppel rates Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Zaydou Youssouf is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in both distribution and dribbling, making him a vital link in Famalicão's play. With an elite Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his positional peers, he showcases pinpoint long balls and successful dribbles, while his tenacity in duels underscores his defensive contributions. Remarkably durable, Youssouf has missed no games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a reliable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zaydou Youssouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaydou Youssouf
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zaydou Youssouf?
By Doppel's fit score, Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Zaydou Youssouf, with a 81/100 overall match. Khalil Fayad and Éderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zaydou Youssouf?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zaydou Youssouf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zaydou Youssouf's 2024/25 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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