Players like Mehdi Bourabia
CM/CDMKayserispor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Bourabia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mehdi Bourabia are Rachid Kouda, Chris Rigg, Alexander Nollenberger. Doppel rates Rachid Kouda (Mantova) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Nollenberger scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mehdi Bourabia is a creative playmaker with a knack for generating chances, showcasing his strengths in successful dribbles and big chances created. Despite being in the bottom 9% of his positional peers overall, his durability stands out, having missed just 2 games in the last 3 seasons. While defensive metrics may not be his forte, his ability to influence the game in the attacking phase remains valuable for his team.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mehdi Bourabia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €12m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Bourabia
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mehdi Bourabia?
Statistically, Rachid Kouda (Mantova) is the closest look-alike to Mehdi Bourabia — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Bourabia?
By Doppel's fit score, Rachid Kouda (Mantova) is the closest profile to Mehdi Bourabia, with a 83/100 overall match. Chris Rigg and Alexander Nollenberger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mehdi Bourabia?
Yes. Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mehdi Bourabia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mehdi Bourabia'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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