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 September 2026.
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Mario Lemina is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and winning duels. His top-tier tackling and interception rates, alongside impressive clearance stats, highlight his ability to dominate the midfield and provide a solid shield for the defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers and a reliable presence, having missed only 12 games in three seasons, Lemina epitomizes durability and quality in the engine room.
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↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 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↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 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 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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