Who should replace Ibrahima Sory Bangoura?
CM/CDMKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahima Sory Bangoura's profile ↗
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Bangoura include Assane Ndiaye Dione from FC Cartagena, who has a fit score of 79/100, and both Lamine Diack of Hatayspor and Aziz Ouattara Mohammed from KV Mechelen, each with a fit score of 75/100.
Best replacements for Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamine Diacksimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 26 | €300k | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Aziz Ouattara Mohammedsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 25 | €900k | 94 | 75 |
| 3 | Assane Ndiaye Dionesimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | David Martínezsimilar↗ | CA Independiente | 22 | €1.2m | 92 | 75 |
| 5 | Cristian Riverasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 29 | €200k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Scipionisimilar↗ | Tigre | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Aitor Gelardo Vegarasimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 24 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
≈ 100% Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Sory Bangoura · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahima Sory Bangoura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lamine Diack (Hatayspor) does the closest job to Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, at 94/100 on profile. Aziz Ouattara Mohammed and Assane Ndiaye Dione follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ibrahima Sory Bangoura?
Yes — Cristian Rivera (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ibrahima Sory Bangoura?
Doppel learns Ibrahima Sory Bangoura'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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