Players like Abdoullah Ba
CMSunderland · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoullah Ba's profile ↗
Abdoullah Ba is a central midfielder for Sunderland in the Championship, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Ba include Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 91/100, and Mohamed Ihattaren of Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 89/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking midfield talent.
12 players most similar to Abdoullah Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 96 | 91 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Stuart Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 34 | €200k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoullah Ba
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoullah Ba?
By Doppel's fit score, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Abdoullah Ba, with a 91/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Ulrik Mathisen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoullah Ba?
Yes. Ulrik Mathisen (SK Brann) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoullah Ba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoullah Ba's 2023/24 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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