Players like Abdou Harroui
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdou Harroui's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdou Harroui are William Balikwisha, Paul Wanner, James McAtee. Doppel rates William Balikwisha (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Abdou Harroui is an aggressive central midfielder with a knack for driving play forward and contributing offensively. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his peers, he excels in shots, successful dribbles, and creating goal-scoring opportunities, showcasing his attacking prowess and ability to win duels. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency and availability, limiting his impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Successful dribbles, xG + xA. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdou Harroui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdou Harroui
≈ 100% Abdou Harroui · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Abdou Harroui · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Abdou Harroui · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abdou Harroui?
Statistically, William Balikwisha (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest look-alike to Abdou Harroui — a 83/100 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 Abdou Harroui?
By Doppel's fit score, William Balikwisha (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest profile to Abdou Harroui, with a 83/100 overall match. Paul Wanner and James McAtee are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdou Harroui?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdou Harroui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdou Harroui's 2025/26 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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