Who should replace Mamadou Coulibaly?
CMAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Coulibaly's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mamadou Coulibaly, the best-fitting central midfielders are Joe Aribo, Khalil Fayad, Adrien Rabiot. Joe Aribo (Southampton) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iván Sánchez at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mamadou Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | Juventus | 31 | €17m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €19m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Iván Sánchezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 34 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Coulibaly
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Coulibaly · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Coulibaly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joe Aribo (Southampton) does the closest job to Mamadou Coulibaly, at 93/100 on profile. Khalil Fayad and Adrien Rabiot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mamadou Coulibaly?
Yes — Iván Sánchez (Real Valladolid) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mamadou Coulibaly?
Doppel learns Mamadou Coulibaly'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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