Players like Sabit Abdulai
CM/CDMFC Alverca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSabit Abdulai's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sabit Abdulai are Iddrisu Baba, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Thiago Ojeda. Doppel rates Iddrisu Baba (Almería) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sabit Abdulai
Sabit Abdulai is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence and solid clearance abilities, making him an effective shield in front of the backline. Despite a low overall Sofascore rating, he stands out in aerial duels and successful dribbles, showcasing his capability to disrupt opposition play. His durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sabit Abdulai
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Darko Gyabisimilar↗ | Plymouth Argyle | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sabit Abdulai
≈ 100% Sabit Abdulai · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sabit Abdulai · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sabit Abdulai · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sabit Abdulai?
By Doppel's fit score, Iddrisu Baba (Almería) is the closest profile to Sabit Abdulai, with a 79/100 overall match. Duccio Degli Innocenti and Thiago Ojeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sabit Abdulai?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sabit Abdulai?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sabit Abdulai'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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