Players like Rachid Kouda
CM/CAMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRachid Kouda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rachid Kouda are Lucas Beltrán, Willum Thor Willumsson, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Lucas Beltrán (Valencia) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rachid Kouda is a robust central midfielder known for his aerial prowess, winning duels at a top 23% rate among his peers. While he may not excel in defensive metrics or long-range distribution, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only nine games in three seasons. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his positional peers, his ability to dominate in the air adds a valuable dimension to his game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rachid Kouda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €8.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rachid Kouda
≈ 100% Rachid Kouda · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rachid Kouda · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rachid Kouda · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rachid Kouda?
Statistically, Lucas Beltrán (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Rachid Kouda — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rachid Kouda?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Beltrán (Valencia) is the closest profile to Rachid Kouda, with a 85/100 overall match. Willum Thor Willumsson and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rachid Kouda?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rachid Kouda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rachid Kouda'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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