Players like Ellyes Skhiri
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEllyes Skhiri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ellyes Skhiri are Pepelu, Kevin Sessa, Matteo Pessina. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ellyes Skhiri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 72 | 77 |
| 3 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €4.8m | 83 | 76 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 71 | 75 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 79 | 75 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 76 | 75 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 81 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellyes Skhiri
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ellyes Skhiri?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Ellyes Skhiri, with a 79/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Matteo Pessina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ellyes Skhiri?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ellyes Skhiri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ellyes Skhiri's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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