Players like Eliaquim Mangala
CBEstoril Praia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEliaquim Mangala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eliaquim Mangala are Isaac Cossier, Pablo Tomeo, Sinaly Diomandé. Doppel rates Isaac Cossier (Le Mans) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wes Harding scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Eliaquim Mangala is a positional centre-back known for his aerial presence and goal threat, highlighted by his solid non-penalty goal contribution. Despite his experience, he currently sits in the bottom 14% of his positional peers, indicating a decline in overall quality. While he demonstrates reliability in tackles and interceptions, his limited impact in duels and passing accuracy may hinder his effectiveness in modern play. However, his durability is a plus, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eliaquim Mangala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Pablo Tomeosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eliaquim Mangala
≈ 100% Eliaquim Mangala · medium reliability
≈ 100% Eliaquim Mangala · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eliaquim Mangala · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eliaquim Mangala?
By Doppel's fit score, Isaac Cossier (Le Mans) is the closest profile to Eliaquim Mangala, with a 80/100 overall match. Pablo Tomeo and Sinaly Diomandé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eliaquim Mangala?
Yes. Wes Harding (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eliaquim Mangala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eliaquim Mangala's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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