Players like Adilson Malanda
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdilson Malanda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adilson Malanda are Ümit Akdağ, Joedrick Pupe, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Adilson Malanda
Adilson Malanda embodies the role of a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to deliver key passes and accurate final-third passes, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. His durability is remarkable, having missed no games over the last three seasons, solidifying his reliability on the pitch. While his tackling and interception metrics could improve, his strengths make him a key player for Middlesbrough.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adilson Malanda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adilson Malanda
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adilson Malanda?
By Doppel's fit score, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to Adilson Malanda, with a 84/100 overall match. Joedrick Pupe and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adilson Malanda?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adilson Malanda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adilson Malanda's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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