Players like Amadou Keita
CMKAS Eupen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Keita's profile ↗
Amadou Keita is a central midfielder for KAS Eupen in the Belgian Pro League, with 29 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists this season. Players similar to Keita include Ayoni Santos from Sparta Rotterdam (fit score 82/100), Lawrence Agyekum of Cercle Brugge (fit score 82/100), and Khalil Fayad from Montpellier (fit score 82/100). Each of these players offers a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Amadou Keita
Amadou Keita is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a vital asset in breaking up opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom tier of his peers, his durability stands out with zero games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may lack in aerial duels and finishing, his ability to win duels and disrupt play makes him a key component in a team's midfield engine.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Amadou Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Soufiane El-Faouzisimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €9.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Keita
≈ 100% Amadou Keita · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Amadou Keita · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Amadou Keita · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Keita?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Amadou Keita, with a 82/100 overall match. Lawrence Agyekum and Khalil Fayad are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Amadou Keita?
Yes. Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Amadou Keita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Amadou Keita'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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