Players like Buhari Ibrahim
CBIF Elfsborg · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitBuhari Ibrahim's profile ↗
Buhari Ibrahim is a centre-back for IF Elfsborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to Ibrahim include David Torres from Real Valladolid, with a fit score of 80/100, and Mathis Magnin of Rodez AF, also at 80/100. Other comparable options are Filippo Sgarbi from Padova, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Peru Rodríguez of Cultural Leonesa, both bringing similar defensive profiles.
About Buhari Ibrahim
Buhari Ibrahim is a reliable, durable centre-back who excels in maintaining defensive organization and stability. With a solid presence in 24 matches this season, his consistency on the pitch is notable, having missed no games in three years. While he may not shine in duels or aerial challenges, his ability to read the game and contribute to team shape makes him a dependable asset at the back.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Buhari Ibrahim
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Lalo Aguilarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Buhari Ibrahim
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Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Buhari Ibrahim · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Buhari Ibrahim?
By Doppel's fit score, David Torres (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Buhari Ibrahim, with a 80/100 overall match. Mathis Magnin and Filippo Sgarbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Buhari Ibrahim?
Yes. Michael Venturi (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Buhari Ibrahim?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Buhari Ibrahim's 2025 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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