Players like Hamza Rafia
CM/CAMLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHamza Rafia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hamza Rafia are Yasin Ayari, Mikkel Damsgaard, Maxence Caqueret. Doppel rates Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 83/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Hamza Rafia is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive contributions, evident from his top 2% ranking in duels won and 4% in tackles plus interceptions. While his attacking output may not shine, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in three seasons. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 30% of his peers, his ability to disrupt opposition play and win possession in advanced areas marks him as a valuable asset in a combative midfield role.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hamza Rafia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €4.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hamza Rafia
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Hamza Rafia?
Statistically, Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Hamza Rafia — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Hamza Rafia?
By Doppel's fit score, Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Hamza Rafia, with a 82/100 overall match. Mikkel Damsgaard and Maxence Caqueret are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hamza Rafia?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hamza Rafia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hamza Rafia's 2024/25 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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