Players like Saîf-Eddine Khaoui
CAM/CMRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaîf-Eddine Khaoui's profile ↗
Saîf-Eddine Khaoui is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Red Star FC in Ligue 2. In the 2025/26 season, he made 29 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Khaoui include Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 82/100, and Florian Neuhaus from Borussia M'gladbach, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Saîf-Eddine Khaoui
Saîf-Eddine Khaoui is a creative attacking midfielder known for his playmaking abilities and vision on the ball. Despite being in the bottom 22% of his positional peers overall, he stands out by consistently creating big chances (top 18%) and delivering accurate crosses (top 22%), making him a valuable asset in the final third. With only a few games missed, he proves to be a durable and reliable presence for Red Star FC, though his defensive contributions could use improvement.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses.
12 players most similar to Saîf-Eddine Khaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 11 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saîf-Eddine Khaoui
≈ 100% Saîf-Eddine Khaoui · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Saîf-Eddine Khaoui · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Saîf-Eddine Khaoui · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saîf-Eddine Khaoui?
By Doppel's fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Saîf-Eddine Khaoui, with a 82/100 overall match. Florian Neuhaus and Cengiz Ünder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Saîf-Eddine Khaoui?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Saîf-Eddine Khaoui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Saîf-Eddine Khaoui's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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