Players like Ebou Adams
CM/CDMPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEbou Adams's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ebou Adams are Philipp Sander, Eric Martel, Stanko Jurić. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stanko Jurić scores 79/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ebou Adams is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling as a ball-winner and disruptor in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he showcases elite ability in duels and tackles, making him a formidable force in breaking up opposition play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, ensuring his reliability in critical match situations. While his attacking contributions may not be his forte, his defensive prowess makes him a vital cog in Portsmouth's engine room.
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↗ | Modena | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /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 closest look-alike to Ebou Adams?
Statistically, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Ebou Adams — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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