Players like Stephan El Shaarawy
LM/CAM/LWAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephan El Shaarawy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stephan El Shaarawy are João Félix, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Xavi Simons. Doppel rates João Félix (FC Barcelona) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Stephan El Shaarawy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 22 | €103m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Mazasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €97m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €92m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephan El Shaarawy
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephan El Shaarawy?
By Doppel's fit score, João Félix (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Stephan El Shaarawy, with a 83/100 overall match. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Xavi Simons are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stephan El Shaarawy's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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