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 (FC Utrecht) 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 September 2026.
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Hicham Boudaoui is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to disrupt opponents and win possession in advanced areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and tackles, showcasing a relentless work ethic and strong defensive instincts. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his durability is a concern, having missed 19 games over the past three seasons. Nonetheless, Boudaoui remains a crucial asset in the midfield battle for Nice.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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↗ | Adana Demirspor | 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 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 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 best replacement for Hicham Boudaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Oscar Fraulo (FC Utrecht) 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 (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hicham Boudaoui?
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