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, Senny Mayulu. Doppel rates Adrien Thomasson (Stade Rennais) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Khalil Fayad is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, showcasing elite prowess in non-penalty goals and a strong ability to win duels. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his peers, his attacking instincts and tenacity in tackles and interceptions highlight his potential. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, limiting his impact on the pitch.
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↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 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, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Khalil Fayad?
Statistically, Adrien Thomasson (Stade Rennais) is the closest look-alike to Khalil Fayad — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Khalil Fayad?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrien Thomasson (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Khalil Fayad, with a 84/100 overall match. Yasin Ayari and Senny Mayulu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
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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