Players like Tawfik Bentayeb
STTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTawfik Bentayeb's profile ↗
Tawfik Bentayeb is a striker for Troyes in Ligue 2, where he has made 28 appearances, scoring 18 goals and providing 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bentayeb include Esteban Lepaul from Stade Rennais, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Mateusz Żukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for those looking for strikers with similar capabilities.
About Tawfik Bentayeb
Tawfik Bentayeb is a potent goal-scorer with a knack for finding the net, making him a classic penalty-box poacher. With an impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes in the top 13% among his peers, he combines this with a proficiency in accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to stretch defenses. Despite his lower metrics in defensive contributions, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tawfik Bentayeb
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗ | Como | 27 | €24m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Younes Ebnoutalibsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €8.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tawfik Bentayeb
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tawfik Bentayeb · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tawfik Bentayeb?
By Doppel's fit score, Esteban Lepaul (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Tawfik Bentayeb, with a 80/100 overall match. Mateusz Żukowski and Marco Nasti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tawfik Bentayeb?
Yes. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tawfik Bentayeb?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tawfik Bentayeb'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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