Players like Nabil Bentaleb
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nabil Bentaleb are James Ward-Prowse, Leon Goretzka, Dominik Szoboszlai. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 86/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nabil Bentaleb is a reliable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and distributing from deep. His elite accuracy in long balls and strong presence in aerial duels highlight his ability to control the game and transition effectively. While he may not contribute significantly to goal creation, his solid performances place him in the top 25% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality despite injury setbacks that have limited his availability.
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 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 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↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 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: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nabil Bentaleb?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Nabil Bentaleb, with a 86/100 overall match. Leon Goretzka and Dominik Szoboszlai are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €4.5m.
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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