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 October 2026.
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Sabit Abdulai is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing solid defensive cover with impressive clearance stats. Despite a low overall Sofascore rating, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to goal creation, his ability to win headers and disrupt opposition play makes him a reliable presence in midfield.
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↗ | Empoli | 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↗ | Hull City | 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↗ | Al-Ettifaq | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Sabit Abdulai?
Statistically, Iddrisu Baba (Almería) is the closest look-alike to Sabit Abdulai — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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