Who should replace Amadou Koné?
CMStade de Reims · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Koné's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Amadou Koné, the best-fitting central midfielders are Edson Álvarez, Iddrisu Baba, Stefan Bajčetić. Edson Álvarez (West Ham United) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Ruiz at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Amadou Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edson Álvarezsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €15m | 95 | 72 |
| 2 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 94 | 73 |
| 3 | Stefan Bajčetićsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 20 | €3.9m | 93 | 71 |
| 4 | Sergio Ruizsimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €800k | 92 | 72 |
| 5 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 6 | Suat Serdarsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 71 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 71 |
| 10 | Alex Králsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 71 |
| 11 | Lucas Tousartsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 87 | 71 |
| 12 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 87 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Koné
≈ 100% Amadou Koné · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Amadou Koné · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Amadou Koné · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Koné?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edson Álvarez (West Ham United) does the closest job to Amadou Koné, at 95/100 on profile. Iddrisu Baba and Stefan Bajčetić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Amadou Koné?
Yes — Sergio Ruiz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Amadou Koné?
Doppel learns Amadou Koné's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →