Hicham Boudaoui alternatives
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
Hicham Boudaoui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Boudaoui, players like Noah Naujoks and Levi Smans, both from Excelsior and SC Heerenveen respectively, offer similar roles at a lower market value of €1m. Additionally, Irakli Yegoian and Juninho Bacuna are also viable budget options, valued at €2m each.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 87 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Hicham Boudaoui.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Hicham Boudaoui'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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