Khalil Fayad alternatives
CMMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalil Fayad's profile ↗
Khalil Fayad is a central midfielder for Montpellier in Ligue 2, having made 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fayad, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior and Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen both offer similar roles with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively, and a market value of €1m. Additionally, Charlie Patiño and Dani Rodríguez are budget alternatives, valued at €1m and €0m, with fit scores of 83/100 each.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalil Fayad
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Khalil Fayad.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Khalil Fayad?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Khalil Fayad'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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