Players like Yasin Ayari
CM/CDMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYasin Ayari's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yasin Ayari are Filip Krastev, Davy van den Berg, Youssouf Fofana. Doppel rates Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Yasin Ayari is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition play while also contributing creatively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his positional peers, he showcases his strength in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 7%, alongside a knack for creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses. His reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, making him a valuable asset in the midfield engine.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yasin Ayari
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yasin Ayari
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Yasin Ayari?
Statistically, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Yasin Ayari — a 87/100 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 Yasin Ayari?
By Doppel's fit score, Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Yasin Ayari, with a 87/100 overall match. Davy van den Berg and Youssouf Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yasin Ayari?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yasin Ayari?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yasin Ayari'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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