Players like Mohamed Bamba
CDMGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Bamba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mohamed Bamba are Eric Martel, Mauricio Benitez, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mohamed Bamba is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong emphasis on breaking up opposition plays and winning aerial duels. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his peers, his top-tier clearances and accurate long balls highlight his ability to disrupt attacks and launch counterplays effectively. However, his injury record raises concerns about his durability, as he has missed significant game time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mohamed Bamba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Bamba
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Bamba?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Mohamed Bamba, with a 78/100 overall match. Mauricio Benitez and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mohamed Bamba?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mohamed Bamba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mohamed Bamba's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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