Players like Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
CBStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdelhamid Ait Boudlal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal are Fabian Schär, Ozan Kabak, Ismaelo Ganiou. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny da Costa scores 85/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive offensive contributions alongside his defensive duties. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his peers, he excels in initiating attacks, evidenced by his top 4% ranking in successful dribbles and top 5% in non-penalty goals. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his proactive style, making him a reliable asset with only nine games missed over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals, Shots. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
≈ 100% Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, with a 84/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Ismaelo Ganiou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal?
Yes. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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