Players like Mehdi Bourabia
CM/CDMKayserispor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Bourabia's profile ↗
Mehdi Bourabia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. Players similar to Bourabia include Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, with a fit score of 87/100, and Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Mehdi Bourabia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdoullah Basimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 86 | 85 |
| 7 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 10 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Bourabia
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Bourabia · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Bourabia?
By Doppel's fit score, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Mehdi Bourabia, with a 87/100 overall match. Nermin Karić and Ulrik Mathisen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mehdi Bourabia?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
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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