Players like Djibril Sow
CM/CDMSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDjibril Sow's profile ↗
The players most similar to Djibril Sow are Paul Nebel, James Ward-Prowse, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 82/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Djibril Sow
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 81 | 82 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 81 | 81 |
| 5 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €17m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Djibril Sow
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Djibril Sow?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Djibril Sow, with a 82/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Djibril Sow?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Djibril Sow?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Djibril Sow'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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