Players like Samir El Mourabet
CM/CDMRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamir El Mourabet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samir El Mourabet are Theo Leoni, Kévin Danois, Maxence Caqueret. Doppel rates Theo Leoni (RSC Anderlecht) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Samir El Mourabet is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a vital shield for his team's defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases elite ball-winning ability and a strong presence in possession, contributing significantly to build-up play. His durability is impressive, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While aerial duels are not his forte, his strengths in other areas make him an invaluable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Touches, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samir El Mourabet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samir El Mourabet
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samir El Mourabet?
By Doppel's fit score, Theo Leoni (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest profile to Samir El Mourabet, with a 82/100 overall match. Kévin Danois and Maxence Caqueret are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samir El Mourabet?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samir El Mourabet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samir El Mourabet'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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