Players like Manolis Siopis
CM/CDMCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManolis Siopis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manolis Siopis are Ibrahim Fofana, Jocelyn Janneh, Noe Lebreton. Doppel rates Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yann Bodiger scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of August 2026.
About Manolis Siopis
Manolis Siopis is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively with accurate long passes, ranking in the top 24% among his peers. While his offensive contributions in terms of goals and assists are minimal, his durability shines through with only six games missed in the last three seasons. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% of his position, his passing precision can serve as a solid foundation for building play from deep.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manolis Siopis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manolis Siopis?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Manolis Siopis, with a 81/100 overall match. Jocelyn Janneh and Noe Lebreton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manolis Siopis?
Yes. Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manolis Siopis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manolis Siopis's 2024/25 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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