Players like Igor Formiga
RB/RMMirassol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Formiga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Formiga are Marvin Senaya, Femi Seriki, Jeremy Ngakia. Doppel rates Marvin Senaya (Auxerre) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mehdi Léris scores 82/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Igor Formiga is an aggressive, defensively-minded right-back who excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to dominate duels with a top 6% ranking. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% of his positional peers, he combines defensive prowess with effective dribbling, making him a reliable presence on the flank. His durability is evident, having missed only six games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Formiga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Senayasimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €3.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Formiga
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Igor Formiga?
Statistically, Marvin Senaya (Auxerre) is the closest look-alike to Igor Formiga — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Igor Formiga?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Senaya (Auxerre) is the closest profile to Igor Formiga, with a 81/100 overall match. Femi Seriki and Jeremy Ngakia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Formiga?
Yes. Mehdi Léris (Pisa) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Formiga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Formiga's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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