Who should replace Issa Doumbia?
CMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssa Doumbia's profile ↗
Issa Doumbia is a central midfielder for Venezia in Serie B, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Doumbia, Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen stands out with a fit score of 90/100, while Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 88/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns closely with Doumbia's playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 94 | 90 |
| 4 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | João Mendessimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Assan Ouédraogosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issa Doumbia
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Issa Doumbia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) does the closest job to Issa Doumbia, at 96/100 on profile. Kenneth Taylor and Levi Smans follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Issa Doumbia?
Yes — João Mendes (Kayserispor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Issa Doumbia?
Doppel learns Issa Doumbia'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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