Players like Mario Lemina
CM/CDMGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Lemina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Lemina are Youness Lachhab, Abdellah Baallal, Andreas Müller. Doppel rates Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mario Lemina is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with elite tackling and interception skills. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% of his peers, he combines defensive prowess with a surprising ability to contribute offensively, as shown by his shots per game. His reliability on the pitch is underscored by missing only 12 games in the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Galatasaray’s midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Lemina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Lemina
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mario Lemina?
Statistically, Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) is the closest look-alike to Mario Lemina — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mario Lemina?
By Doppel's fit score, Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Mario Lemina, with a 80/100 overall match. Abdellah Baallal and Andreas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Lemina?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Lemina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Lemina'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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