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 Yasin Ayari, Kodai Sano, Matúš Bero. Doppel rates Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Neil El Aynaoui is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for scoring, showcasing elite finishing skills that place him in the top 1% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating reflecting his overall quality, he consistently contributes to the attack, evidenced by his impressive goal tally and accurate crosses. While not known for his dribbling, his ability to find the net makes him a potent threat in the final third. Durability is a plus, having missed just 12 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Neil El Aynaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neil El Aynaoui
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Neil El Aynaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Neil El Aynaoui, with a 84/100 overall match. Kodai Sano and Matúš Bero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Neil El Aynaoui?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
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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