Players like Luis Mandaca
CM/CAM/CDMJuventude · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuis Mandaca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luis Mandaca are Ibrahim Olawoyin, Irakli Yegoian, Juninho Bacuna. Doppel rates Ibrahim Olawoyin (Çaykur Rizespor) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Frederik Schmahl scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Luis Mandaca is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to take on defenders, highlighted by his impressive dribbling success rate in the top 12% of his peers. While he contributes fewer touches and goals than ideal, his durability stands out with no missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 47%, he has room to elevate his overall impact, but his knack for winning duels and taking shots makes him a valuable asset in the right system.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Shots, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luis Mandaca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 25 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luis Mandaca
≈ 100% Luis Mandaca · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luis Mandaca · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Luis Mandaca · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luis Mandaca?
Statistically, Ibrahim Olawoyin (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest look-alike to Luis Mandaca — a 82/100 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 Luis Mandaca?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Olawoyin (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Luis Mandaca, with a 82/100 overall match. Irakli Yegoian and Juninho Bacuna are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luis Mandaca?
Yes. Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luis Mandaca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luis Mandaca's 2025 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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