Who should replace Mamadou Sangare?
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Sangare's profile ↗
Mamadou Sangare is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Sangare, Rodri from Manchester City offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Conor Gallagher from Chelsea both present solid alternatives, each scoring 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 95 | 82 |
| 4 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 95 | 81 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 94 | 81 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 12 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Sangare
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Sangare?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Mamadou Sangare, at 95/100 on profile. Rodri and Conor Gallagher follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mamadou Sangare?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mamadou Sangare?
Doppel learns Mamadou Sangare'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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