Players like Abdullah Iqbal
CB/LBMjällby AIF · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdullah Iqbal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdullah Iqbal are Eirik Franke Saunes, Tiago Araújo, Bjorn Meijer. Doppel rates Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eirik Franke Saunes scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Abdullah Iqbal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Lukas Engelsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdullah Iqbal
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdullah Iqbal?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) is the closest profile to Abdullah Iqbal, with a 85/100 overall match. Tiago Araújo and Bjorn Meijer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdullah Iqbal?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdullah Iqbal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdullah Iqbal's 2020/26 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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