Who should replace Ibrahima Niane?
STAngers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahima Niane's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ibrahima Niane, the best-fitting strikers are Sambou Soumano, Lukas Nmecha, Cyle Larin. Sambou Soumano (Lorient) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Steve Mounié at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ibrahima Niane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €3.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 19 | €46m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Jørgen Strand Larsensimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €41m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €4.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Ragnar Achesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €9.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €29m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahima Niane
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Niane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahima Niane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sambou Soumano (Lorient) does the closest job to Ibrahima Niane, at 91/100 on profile. Lukas Nmecha and Cyle Larin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ibrahima Niane?
Yes — Steve Mounié (Stade Brestois) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.5m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ibrahima Niane?
Doppel learns Ibrahima Niane's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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