Who should replace Ali Ahmed?
LW/LMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Ahmed's profile ↗
Ali Ahmed is a left winger/left midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship. Among the best replacements for Ahmed are Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge, with a fit score of 85/100, and Stephy Mavididi of Leicester City, who has a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Ali Ahmed include Michel Ange Balikwisha and Gustavo Hamer, offering tactical fits that align closely with his playing style.
Best replacements for Ali Ahmed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Jaden Philogene-Bidacesimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Ahmed
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Ahmed?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) does the closest job to Ali Ahmed, at 93/100 on profile. Michel Ange Balikwisha and Gustavo Hamer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ali Ahmed?
Yes — Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.8m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ali Ahmed?
Doppel learns Ali Ahmed's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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