Players like Ebou Adams
CM/CDMPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEbou Adams's profile ↗
Ebou Adams is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Portsmouth in the Championship, having made 39 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Adams include Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, with a fit score of 80/100, and Eric Martel of 1. FC Köln, who has a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable players are Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid and Alessandro Sersanti of Reggiana, both with fit scores of 79/100.
About Ebou Adams
Ebou Adams is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, as evidenced by his elite ranking in tackles and interceptions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he showcases remarkable durability, missing only one game in three seasons. While his passing metrics may not shine, his ability to dominate the midfield and contribute defensively makes him a vital asset for Portsmouth.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ebou Adams
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ebou Adams
≈ 100% Ebou Adams · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ebou Adams · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ebou Adams · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ebou Adams?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Ebou Adams, with a 80/100 overall match. Eric Martel and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ebou Adams?
Yes. Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ebou Adams?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ebou Adams'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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