Players like Merwan Ifnaoui
CAM/RWTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerwan Ifnaoui's profile ↗
Merwan Ifnaoui is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Troyes in Ligue 2, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Ifnaoui include Álvaro Barreal, who plays for Santos in Serie A with a fit score of 80/100, and Félix Correia from Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, who has a fit score of 82/100.
About Merwan Ifnaoui
Merwan Ifnaoui is a creative attacking midfielder known for his playmaking ability and presence on the wing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he consistently influences games through his vision and passing, contributing 5 assists this season. While he isn’t a prolific goal-scorer, his durability is notable, having missed only 7 games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Merwan Ifnaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Gil Diassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Arbnor Mujasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | David van der Werffsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Merwan Ifnaoui
≈ 100% Merwan Ifnaoui · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Merwan Ifnaoui · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Merwan Ifnaoui · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Merwan Ifnaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Álvaro Barreal (Santos) is the closest profile to Merwan Ifnaoui, with a 80/100 overall match. Félix Correia and Gil Dias are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Merwan Ifnaoui?
Yes. Gil Dias (Famalicão) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Merwan Ifnaoui?
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