Who should replace Ali Abdi?
LB/LMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Abdi's profile ↗
Ali Abdi is a left-back/left midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 22 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Abdi, Germán Valera from Elche, with a fit score of 88/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other notable options include Coba Da Costa of Al-Kholood, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Oso from RC Strasbourg, both offering strong performances in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Al-Kholood | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Ososimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 89 |
| 10 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Abdi
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ali Abdi · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Abdi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Coba Da Costa (Al-Kholood) does the closest job to Ali Abdi, at 93/100 on profile. Oso and Rayan Aït-Nouri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ali Abdi?
Yes — Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ali Abdi?
Doppel learns Ali Abdi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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