Players like Jawad El Yamiq
CBReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJawad El Yamiq's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jawad El Yamiq are Caleb Taylor, Harry Darling, Alejandro Catena. Doppel rates Caleb Taylor (Millwall) a 88/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Catena scores 83/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
About Jawad El Yamiq
Jawad El Yamiq is an aggressive front-foot defender with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his remarkable shot rate and ability to create big chances. While his overall quality sits in the bottom tier among peers, he excels in aerial duels and has a surprising goal-scoring touch for a centre-back. His reliability is a plus, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Big chances created, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jawad El Yamiq
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jawad El Yamiq
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jawad El Yamiq?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Jawad El Yamiq, with a 88/100 overall match. Harry Darling and Alejandro Catena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jawad El Yamiq?
Yes. Alejandro Catena (Osasuna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jawad El Yamiq?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jawad El Yamiq's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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