Players like Ismaël Bennacer
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaël Bennacer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismaël Bennacer are Maxence Caqueret, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kévin Danois. Doppel rates Maxence Caqueret (Como) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teddy Teuma scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ismaël Bennacer is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional ball control and ability to dictate play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he excels in winning duels and executing accurate final-third passes, showcasing his influence in both defensive and attacking phases. While his aerial presence may not be his strongest suit, his impressive touch and dribbling make him a key asset for AC Milan, despite a history of injury setbacks limiting his availability.
Strengths: Touches, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismaël Bennacer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaël Bennacer
≈ 100% Ismaël Bennacer · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ismaël Bennacer · 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% Ismaël Bennacer · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ismaël Bennacer?
Statistically, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest look-alike to Ismaël Bennacer — 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 Ismaël Bennacer?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest profile to Ismaël Bennacer, with a 85/100 overall match. Mikkel Damsgaard and Kévin Danois are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismaël Bennacer?
Yes. Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismaël Bennacer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismaël Bennacer'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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