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 October 2026.
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Hacene Benali is a hardworking, versatile forward who contributes defensively, showcasing impressive tackling and interception stats that rank him in the top 24% of his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 42% overall, his durability stands out, with only four games missed in the last three seasons. Although he may not be a prolific scorer, his ability to create key passes indicates he can support attacking play effectively.
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↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Hacene Benali?
Statistically, Haji Wright (Coventry City) is the closest look-alike to Hacene Benali — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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