Players like Khalil Fayad
CMMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalil Fayad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Khalil Fayad are Adrien Thomasson, Yasin Ayari, Kamory Doumbia. Doppel rates Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrien Thomasson scores 84/100 at about €4.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Khalil Fayad is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his elite finishing ability and impressive goal-scoring rate. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his strength in duels and defensive contributions make him a well-rounded player. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch. With his scoring prowess, he could still be a valuable asset for Montpellier if he can maintain fitness.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Khalil Fayad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalil Fayad
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Khalil Fayad?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Khalil Fayad, with a 84/100 overall match. Yasin Ayari and Kamory Doumbia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Yes. Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €4.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Khalil Fayad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Khalil Fayad'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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