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 (Olympique Lyonnais) 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 September 2026.
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Ismaël Bennacer is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional ball retention and combative style. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he excels in touches and duels, showcasing his ability to control the game and win battles in midfield. His impressive success rate in dribbles and accurate final-third passes further highlights his playmaking prowess. However, his injury history raises some concerns about durability, making consistency a potential issue for his contributions.
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↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 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↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 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↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
* 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 best replacement for Ismaël Bennacer?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) 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 (Stade de Reims) 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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