Who should replace Boubacar Kamara?
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubacar Kamara's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Boubacar Kamara, the best-fitting central midfielders are Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, Yacine Adli. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Partey at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Boubacar Kamara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Yacine Adlisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 74 |
| 4 | Mateus Fernandessimilar↗ | West Ham United | 21 | €49m | 87 | 73 |
| 5 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 7 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €39m | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 87 | 73 |
| 10 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €1.8m | 85 | 73 |
| 12 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubacar Kamara
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Boubacar Kamara · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Boubacar Kamara?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Boubacar Kamara, at 89/100 on profile. Mikel Merino and Yacine Adli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Boubacar Kamara?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Boubacar Kamara?
Doppel learns Boubacar Kamara's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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