Players like Youssouf Sabaly
RBReal Betis · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Sabaly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youssouf Sabaly are Omar Haktab Traore, Álex Jiménez, Malo Gusto. Doppel rates Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Omar Haktab Traore scores 81/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Youssouf Sabaly is a possession-oriented right-back, showcasing his ability to control the game and support attacks through precise passing in the final third. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 38% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and winning possession in advanced areas, indicating a strong tactical awareness. However, his injury history, having missed a significant number of games, raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youssouf Sabaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Sabaly
≈ 100% Youssouf Sabaly · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Sabaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Sabaly · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssouf Sabaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Youssouf Sabaly, with a 81/100 overall match. Álex Jiménez and Malo Gusto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssouf Sabaly?
Yes. Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Youssouf Sabaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youssouf Sabaly's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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