Players like Khalil Fayad
CMMontpellier · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalil Fayad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Khalil Fayad are Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 81/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Khalil Fayad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalil Fayad
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Khalil Fayad?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Khalil Fayad, with a 81/100 overall match. Jens Castrop and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Khalil Fayad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Khalil Fayad's 2024/25 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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