Players like Ahmad Benali
CM/CDMVirtus Entella · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAhmad Benali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ahmad Benali are Aleix Garrido, Alex Sala, Vincent Sierro. Doppel rates Aleix Garrido (Eibar) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alex Sala scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ahmad Benali is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers. His exceptional passing ability, highlighted by accurate crosses, allows him to dictate play and support attacks effectively. With an impressive track record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a vital cog in the midfield engine for Virtus Entella.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ahmad Benali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ahmad Benali
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ahmad Benali?
Statistically, Aleix Garrido (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Ahmad Benali — a 79/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ahmad Benali?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleix Garrido (Eibar) is the closest profile to Ahmad Benali, with a 79/100 overall match. Alex Sala and Vincent Sierro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ahmad Benali?
Yes. Alex Sala (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ahmad Benali?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ahmad Benali'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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