Players like Malick Yalcouyé
CMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Yalcouyé's profile ↗
Malick Yalcouyé is a central midfielder for Swansea City in the Championship, where he made 33 appearances during the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. Players similar to Yalcouyé include Paul Wanner from 1. FC Heidenheim, Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca, and Fabio Miretti from Genoa, all of whom have a fit score of 84/100, highlighting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Malick Yalcouyé
Malick Yalcouyé is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder, excelling in high-pressure situations with impressive metrics in duels and possession recovery. While he may not yet shine in playmaking or long-range distribution, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch—missing no games in three seasons—make him a reliable asset. Though currently rated in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his strengths indicate potential for growth as he hones his overall game.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Malick Yalcouyé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Yalcouyé
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Yalcouyé?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Malick Yalcouyé, with a 84/100 overall match. Dani Rodríguez and Fabio Miretti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Malick Yalcouyé?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Malick Yalcouyé?
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