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, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz. 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 July 2026.
About Ahmad Benali
Ahmad Benali is a reliable central midfielder known for his game management and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate crossing, showcasing his ability to deliver key passes from deep. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in midfield. While he may not dominate in duels, his overall quality and experience make him a crucial component of his team's engine.
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↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
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 Kartal Kayra Yılmaz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ahmad Benali?
Yes. Alex Sala (Córdoba) 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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