Players like Youssef Maleh
CM/CDMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef Maleh's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youssef Maleh are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 77/100 overall match — 76/100 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 Youssef Maleh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 76 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 75 | 77 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 80 | 77 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €21m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 73 | 76 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 79 | 75 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 79 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef Maleh
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef Maleh?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Youssef Maleh, with a 77/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssef Maleh?
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 Youssef Maleh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youssef Maleh'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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