Nabil Bentaleb alternatives
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
Nabil Bentaleb is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lille in Ligue 1, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Bentaleb include James Ward-Prowse from Burnley, valued at €4m with a fit score of 86/100, and Vincent Sierro from Parma, valued at €3m with a fit score of 85/100. For a budget alternative to Bentaleb, consider Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor or Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV, both valued at €1m and fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nabil Bentaleb
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Nabil Bentaleb.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nabil Bentaleb?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nabil Bentaleb's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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