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 October 2026.
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Ilaix Moriba is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play, evidenced by his elite tackling and interception rates that place him in the top 4% of his peers. His durability is a significant asset, with just five games missed in three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While his offensive output is modest, he shows potential in creating chances and finishing, making him a valuable asset in midfield battles.
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↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 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↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 87 | 81 |
* 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, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ilaix Moriba?
Statistically, Mamadou Coulibaly (AS Monaco) is the closest look-alike to Ilaix Moriba — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Athletic Club) 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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