Players like Hicham Boudaoui
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hicham Boudaoui are Oscar Fraulo, Rachid Kouda, Mattias Svanberg. Doppel rates Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Hicham Boudaoui is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, evidenced by his top 10% rank in duels won and impressive stats in tackles and interceptions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he consistently showcases his quality and reliability on the pitch, despite a history of injuries limiting his availability. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his proactive approach, making him a valuable asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Duels won, Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hicham Boudaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · medium reliability
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Hicham Boudaoui?
Statistically, Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) is the closest look-alike to Hicham Boudaoui — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Hicham Boudaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) is the closest profile to Hicham Boudaoui, with a 84/100 overall match. Rachid Kouda and Mattias Svanberg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hicham Boudaoui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hicham Boudaoui'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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