Players like Cheick Keita
CBBastia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Keita's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cheick Keita are Gabriel Wallentin, Filippo Sgarbi, Malcom Bokele. Doppel rates Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gabriel Wallentin scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cheick Keita is an aggressive front-foot defender who thrives on contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive scoring rate for a centre-back. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 20% of his peers, his durability is notable, with no games missed in the last three seasons. Keita’s ability to find the net makes him a unique asset, although his passing metrics suggest he may need to improve his distribution to fully round out his game.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cheick Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Keita
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · medium reliability
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheick Keita?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) is the closest profile to Cheick Keita, with a 82/100 overall match. Filippo Sgarbi and Malcom Bokele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheick Keita?
Yes. Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cheick Keita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cheick Keita's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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