Players like Hacene Benali
STRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHacene Benali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hacene Benali are Haji Wright, Carlos Espí, Iván Romero. Doppel rates Haji Wright (Coventry City) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thom van Bergen scores 85/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Hacene Benali
Hacene Benali is a versatile, tactical striker known for his strong work rate and ability to contribute defensively, as evidenced by his top 24% ranking in tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 49% of his peers, he showcases his value with key passes that enhance team play, making him a reliable option in attack. With only four games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his profile as a dependable forward.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Key passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hacene Benali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hacene Benali
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hacene Benali?
By Doppel's fit score, Haji Wright (Coventry City) is the closest profile to Hacene Benali, with a 82/100 overall match. Carlos Espí and Iván Romero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hacene Benali?
Yes. Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hacene Benali?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hacene Benali's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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