Khalis Merah alternatives
CMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalis Merah's profile ↗
Khalis Merah is a central midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 22 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Merah, players such as Bruno Zapelli from Athletico (fit 85/100, value €5m), Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen (fit 84/100, value €1m), and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard (fit 84/100, value €3m) offer similar roles at significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalis Merah
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khalis Merah?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Khalis Merah.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khalis Merah?
Bruno Zapelli offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Khalis Merah?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Khalis Merah'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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