Players like Aïssa Mandi
CB/RBLevante UD · 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 October 2026.
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Aïssa Mandi is a commanding ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and winning aerial duels, making him a crucial asset in both defensive solidity and initiating attacks. At 35, his durability is impressive, having missed only 7 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and consistency in performance.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %. 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↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 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 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Aïssa Mandi?
Statistically, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is the closest look-alike to Aïssa Mandi — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Corinthians) 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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