Players like Arnaud Lusamba
CM/CDM/CAMPendikspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArnaud Lusamba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Arnaud Lusamba are Marino Illescas, Habib Keita, Dani Lorenzo. Doppel rates Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marino Illescas scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Arnaud Lusamba
Arnaud Lusamba is a dynamic defensive midfielder known for his impressive dribbling ability, ranking in the top 14% among his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39%, he showcases a solid overall quality, contributing effectively with three assists this season. While he may not be a prolific goal-scorer, his reliability shines through with only eight games missed over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Arnaud Lusamba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Habib Keitasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Dani Lorenzosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Rayan Lutinsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arnaud Lusamba
≈ 100% Arnaud Lusamba · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Arnaud Lusamba · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Arnaud Lusamba · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arnaud Lusamba?
By Doppel's fit score, Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Arnaud Lusamba, with a 82/100 overall match. Habib Keita and Dani Lorenzo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arnaud Lusamba?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arnaud Lusamba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arnaud Lusamba's 2023/24 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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