Players like Djibril Soumaré
CMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDjibril Soumaré's profile ↗
The players most similar to Djibril Soumaré are Jakub Piotrowski, Pablo Ibáñez, Daniel Requena. Doppel rates Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Djibril Soumaré is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the engine room. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his peers, he showcases impressive resilience and reliability, having missed only six games in three seasons. His ability to win duels and dribble effectively adds significant value to his team, establishing him as a key contributor in both defensive and transitional phases.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Djibril Soumaré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Djibril Soumaré
≈ 100% Djibril Soumaré · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Djibril Soumaré · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Djibril Soumaré · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Djibril Soumaré?
Statistically, Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) is the closest look-alike to Djibril Soumaré — a 80/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Djibril Soumaré?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) is the closest profile to Djibril Soumaré, with a 80/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Daniel Requena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Djibril Soumaré?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Djibril Soumaré?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Djibril Soumaré's 2025/26 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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