Players like Pathé Ismaël Ciss
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPathé Ismaël Ciss's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pathé Ismaël Ciss are Roberto Gagliardini, Philipp Sander, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roberto Gagliardini scores 80/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pathé Ismaël Ciss is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive tackling and interception stats, alongside a surprising knack for finishing when opportunities arise. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pathé Ismaël Ciss
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pathé Ismaël Ciss
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
By Doppel's fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) is the closest profile to Pathé Ismaël Ciss, with a 80/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Yes. Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pathé Ismaël Ciss'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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