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 September 2026.
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Hamza Rafia is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive contributions, making him a vital asset in breaking up opposition play. Despite his low creative output, his impressive work rate and ability to regain possession in advanced areas highlight his relentless energy. With only five games missed over the last three seasons, Rafia’s durability ensures he remains a consistent presence in Lecce's midfield, even as he currently sits in the bottom 30% of his positional peers.
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 | €32m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | Everton | 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↗ | KV Kortrijk | 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 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 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, Key passes /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 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 (KV Kortrijk) 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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