Players like Zaidu Sanusi
LBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaidu Sanusi's profile ↗
Zaidu Sanusi is a left-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 17 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Sanusi include Mortadha Ben Ouanes from Kasımpaşa, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Alfie Doughty from Luton Town, with a fit score of 86/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Zaidu Sanusi
Zaidu Sanusi is a dynamic attacking left-back with a knack for winning possession in the final third, showcasing his elite ability to influence play. With his standout aerial prowess and capacity to deliver key passes, he ranks in the top 27% of his peers, demonstrating his overall quality on the pitch. Although he has faced some injury challenges, his presence is impactful when fit, making him a valuable asset for any team looking to enhance their defensive and offensive balance from the flanks.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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