Players like Nabil Bentaleb
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nabil Bentaleb are Vincent Sierro, James Ward-Prowse, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Vincent Sierro (Parma) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Vincent Sierro scores 85/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nabil Bentaleb is a reliable and disciplined defensive midfielder, excelling in ball distribution and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 20% of his positional peers, he showcases elite accuracy in long balls and strong aerial prowess, complemented by solid tackling and interception metrics. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 56 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nabil Bentaleb
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nabil Bentaleb
≈ 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, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nabil Bentaleb?
Statistically, Vincent Sierro (Parma) is the closest look-alike to Nabil Bentaleb — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nabil Bentaleb?
By Doppel's fit score, Vincent Sierro (Parma) is the closest profile to Nabil Bentaleb, with a 85/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
Yes. Vincent Sierro (Parma) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nabil Bentaleb?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nabil Bentaleb's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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