Who should replace Boubakary Soumaré?
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubakary Soumaré's profile ↗
Boubakary Soumaré is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, currently valued at €10m. The best replacements for Soumaré include Rodrigo Alonso from Villarreal B U23, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Jason Knight from Bristol City, with a fit score of 76/100. Players similar to Soumaré and who can replace him tactically are key for maintaining midfield strength.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Toni Moyasimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 28 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Luca Magninosimilar↗ | Modena | 29 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Federico Artiolisimilar↗ | Bari | 25 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 9 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 83 | 75 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubakary Soumaré
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · medium reliability
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Boubakary Soumaré · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Boubakary Soumaré?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) does the closest job to Boubakary Soumaré, at 89/100 on profile. Jason Knight and Toni Moya follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Boubakary Soumaré?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Boubakary Soumaré?
Doppel learns Boubakary Soumaré'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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