Players like Himad Abdelli
CAM/CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHimad Abdelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Himad Abdelli are Pablo Ibáñez, Youssouf Fofana, Carlos Alcaraz. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrian Beck scores 80/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Himad Abdelli is an elite attacking midfielder who thrives in creating opportunities and dictating play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his vision and technical prowess. His ability to successfully dribble past defenders adds to his dynamic playmaking, while his durability—missing only 11 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Himad Abdelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Himad Abdelli
≈ 100% Himad Abdelli · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Himad Abdelli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Himad Abdelli · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Himad Abdelli?
Statistically, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest look-alike to Himad Abdelli — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Himad Abdelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Himad Abdelli, with a 81/100 overall match. Youssouf Fofana and Carlos Alcaraz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Himad Abdelli?
Yes. Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Himad Abdelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Himad Abdelli's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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