Players like Neil El Aynaoui
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeil El Aynaoui's profile ↗
The players most similar to Neil El Aynaoui are Eric Ebimbe, Paul Nebel, Matúš Bero. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 83/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Neil El Aynaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 83 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 82 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 83 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neil El Aynaoui
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Neil El Aynaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Neil El Aynaoui, with a 83/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Matúš Bero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Neil El Aynaoui?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Neil El Aynaoui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Neil El Aynaoui'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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