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 Marcus Tavernier, Fermín López, Eliesse Ben Seghir. Doppel rates Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Stephan El Shaarawy is a dynamic attacking midfielder, adept at finding goal-scoring opportunities, evidenced by his impressive shot output that ranks in the top 19% of his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 49%, he remains a significant threat in the final third, contributing with three goals and four assists this season. His reliability is notable, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stephan El Shaarawy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephan El Shaarawy
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Statistically, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Stephan El Shaarawy — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Stephan El Shaarawy?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Stephan El Shaarawy, with a 85/100 overall match. Fermín López and Eliesse Ben Seghir 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 85/100 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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