Players like Ousseynou Niang
LM/LWRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusseynou Niang's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ousseynou Niang are Edan Diop, Ísak Andri Sigurgeirsson, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen. Doppel rates Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) a 80/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ísak Andri Sigurgeirsson scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ousseynou Niang
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Ísak Andri Sigurgeirssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €600k | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 82 | 78 |
| 7 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 74 | 78 |
| 10 | Ilias Sebaouisimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €3.3m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousseynou Niang
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ousseynou Niang?
By Doppel's fit score, Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Ousseynou Niang, with a 80/100 overall match. Ísak Andri Sigurgeirsson and Oliver Valaker Edvardsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ousseynou Niang?
Yes. Ísak Andri Sigurgeirsson (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ousseynou Niang?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ousseynou Niang's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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