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 September 2026.
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Hacene Benali is a versatile striker with a strong work ethic and defensive awareness, making him a valuable asset in pressing systems. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 42% of his peers, he stands out defensively, ranking in the top 24% for tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to contribute off the ball. His durability is commendable, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, which speaks to his reliability as a squad player.
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↗ | Bologna | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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