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 October 2026.
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Mohamed Bamba is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing aerial stability, as evidenced by his impressive clearance and aerial duel metrics. Although his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 47% of his peers, he demonstrates potential with his accurate long balls. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Bamba's ability to dominate defensively makes him a valuable asset when fit.
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↗ | Benfica | 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↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Mohamed Bamba?
Statistically, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) is the closest look-alike to Mohamed Bamba — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Bari) 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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