Players like Boubakary Soumaré
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubakary Soumaré's profile ↗
The players most similar to Boubakary Soumaré are Rodrigo Alonso, Jason Knight, Marco Pompetti. Doppel rates Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) a 78/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marino Illescas scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Boubakary Soumaré is a robust defensive midfielder, showcasing exceptional aerial prowess and ball retention skills. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 44% among peers, his durability stands out with only three games missed in the past three seasons. His ability to dominate aerial duels and maintain high touch volumes make him a reliable presence in midfield, although he tends to shy away from goal contributions, focusing more on disrupting opposition play and providing stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches, Successful dribbles. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Boubakary Soumaré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Mario Dorgelessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 22 | €11m | 82 | 75 |
| 12 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubakary Soumaré
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · medium reliability
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Boubakary Soumaré?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) is the closest profile to Boubakary Soumaré, with a 78/100 overall match. Jason Knight and Marco Pompetti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Boubakary Soumaré?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Boubakary Soumaré?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Boubakary Soumaré'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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