Who should replace Abdullah Iqbal?
CB/LBMjällby AIF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdullah Iqbal's profile ↗
Abdullah Iqbal is a centre-back/left-back for Mjällby AIF in the Allsvenskan, having made 12 appearances in 2026. Players who can replace Iqbal include Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK, with a tactical fit score of 84/100, and Abubacarr Kinteh of Tromsø IL, who has a fit score of 82/100. These players demonstrate a strong alignment with Iqbal's role and playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Pedro Amaralsimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Francisco Mourasimilar↗ | Famalicão | 27 | €8.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Zaidu Sanusisimilar↗ | FC Porto | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdullah Iqbal
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdullah Iqbal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abubacarr Kinteh (Tromsø IL) does the closest job to Abdullah Iqbal, at 88/100 on profile. Pedro Amaral and Eirik Franke Saunes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abdullah Iqbal?
Yes — Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abdullah Iqbal?
Doppel learns Abdullah Iqbal's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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