Players like Amadou Dante
LBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Dante's profile ↗
Amadou Dante is a left-back for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 17 appearances and 858 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Dante include Jorge Salinas from Real Racing Club, with a fit score of 80/100, and Zakaria Ariss from Bastia, also at 80/100. Other comparable options are Yannick Leliendal of FC Volendam and Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre, both fitting well into the left-back role.
About Amadou Dante
Amadou Dante is a tenacious left-back known for his defensive prowess, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 12% among his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 18%, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his relentless work rate and reliability make him a solid defensive asset for any team looking to strengthen their backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Amadou Dante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Dante
≈ 100% Amadou Dante · low reliability
≈ 100% Amadou Dante · low reliability
≈ 100% Amadou Dante · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Dante?
By Doppel's fit score, Jorge Salinas (Real Racing Club) is the closest profile to Amadou Dante, with a 80/100 overall match. Zakaria Ariss and Yannick Leliendal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Amadou Dante?
Yes. Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Amadou Dante?
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