Players like Ilaix Moriba
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlaix Moriba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilaix Moriba are Mamadou Coulibaly, Hicham Boudaoui, Andrey Santos. Doppel rates Mamadou Coulibaly (AS Monaco) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ilaix Moriba is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play, boasting remarkable tackling and interception stats that place him in the top 4% among his peers. With a solid ability to create chances and a knack for finishing, he contributes effectively to his team's offensive transitions. His durability is impressive, having missed only five games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield, though his crossing accuracy could use improvement.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ilaix Moriba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilaix Moriba
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilaix Moriba?
By Doppel's fit score, Mamadou Coulibaly (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Ilaix Moriba, with a 81/100 overall match. Hicham Boudaoui and Andrey Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilaix Moriba?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilaix Moriba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilaix Moriba's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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