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 Anouar El Azzouzi, Yann Bodiger, Aljoscha Kemlein. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yann Bodiger scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ellyes Skhiri is a solid, reliable defensive midfielder, known for his ability to break up play and contribute defensively. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 40% of his peers, he showcases strengths in touches per 90 and clearances, emphasizing his role in maintaining possession and disrupting opposition attacks. While not a significant attacking threat, his durability stands out, having missed just 14 games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ellyes Skhiri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellyes Skhiri
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ellyes Skhiri?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Ellyes Skhiri, with a 78/100 overall match. Yann Bodiger and Aljoscha Kemlein are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ellyes Skhiri?
Yes. Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
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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