Players like Aïssa Mandi
CB/RBLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAïssa Mandi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aïssa Mandi are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, André Ramalho, Jan Paul van Hecke. Doppel rates Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Aïssa Mandi is a ball-playing centre-back known for his commanding presence and precise long-range distribution. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and maintains a high volume of touches, showcasing his ability to control the game from the back. His durability is impressive, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in any defensive setup.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Touches. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aïssa Mandi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aïssa Mandi
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aïssa Mandi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Aïssa Mandi, with a 85/100 overall match. André Ramalho and Jan Paul van Hecke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aïssa Mandi?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aïssa Mandi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aïssa Mandi'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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