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 September 2026.
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Ebou Adams is a robust defensive midfielder known for his relentless work rate and tenacious tackling ability. Ranking in the top 17% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and interceptions, making him a vital asset in breaking up opposition play. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, his durability further underscores his reliability on the pitch. While his offensive contributions may not shine, his defensive prowess makes him a cornerstone for Portsmouth's midfield.
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 · 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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