Players like Zaidu Sanusi
LBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaidu Sanusi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zaidu Sanusi are Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Alfie Doughty, David Raum. Doppel rates Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mortadha Ben Ouanes scores 85/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Zaidu Sanusi is an aggressive, high-impact left-back who excels in winning possession in the attacking third and boasts impressive aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, he consistently contributes to his team's offensive play, demonstrated by his key passes and goal-scoring ability. Although he has faced some injury challenges, his durability in recent appearances shows he can be a reliable asset when fit, making him a dynamic presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won %, Key passes. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zaidu Sanusi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Matheus Bidusimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaidu Sanusi
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zaidu Sanusi?
By Doppel's fit score, Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) is the closest profile to Zaidu Sanusi, with a 85/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and David Raum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zaidu Sanusi?
Yes. Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zaidu Sanusi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zaidu Sanusi's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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