Players like Oussama Targhalline
CM/CDMFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOussama Targhalline's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oussama Targhalline are Darko Nejašmić, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Oussama Targhalline is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play, showcasing elite tackling and interception skills that place him in the top 4% of his position. His ability to contribute offensively, reflected in his finishing and accurate final-third passes, further highlights his all-around quality, ranking him in the top 21% of positional peers. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he is a durable asset capable of influencing both defense and attack.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oussama Targhalline
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oussama Targhalline
≈ 100% Oussama Targhalline · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Oussama Targhalline · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Oussama Targhalline · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oussama Targhalline?
By Doppel's fit score, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Oussama Targhalline, with a 80/100 overall match. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oussama Targhalline?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oussama Targhalline?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oussama Targhalline'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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