Players like Djibril Sow
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDjibril Sow's profile ↗
The players most similar to Djibril Sow are Manu Morlanes, Neil El Aynaoui, Charlie Patiño. Doppel rates Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Djibril Sow is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, showcasing elite ability in converting chances with his impressive non-penalty goal rate. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his strength in accurate crosses and goal contributions makes him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. However, his injury record raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant game time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Djibril Sow
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Djibril Sow
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Djibril Sow?
Statistically, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) is the closest look-alike to Djibril Sow — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Djibril Sow?
By Doppel's fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Djibril Sow, with a 80/100 overall match. Neil El Aynaoui and Charlie Patiño are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Djibril Sow?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
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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