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 (Stade de Reims) 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 October 2026.
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Samir El Mourabet is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a key disruptor in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite defensive qualities, complemented by his ability to win possession in the attacking third. His impressive durability, missing just one game in three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €3.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 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 | 85 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Samir El Mourabet?
Statistically, Theo Leoni (Stade de Reims) is the closest look-alike to Samir El Mourabet — a 82/100 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 Samir El Mourabet?
By Doppel's fit score, Theo Leoni (Stade de Reims) 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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