Players like Khalis Merah
CMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalis Merah's profile ↗
The players most similar to Khalis Merah are Yalçın Kayan, Leonardo Bittencourt, Hannibal Mejbri. Doppel rates Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Khalis Merah is an energetic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing impressive tenacity in the attacking third with a strong ability to win possession and create big chances. Despite a modest overall Sofascore rating, his durability is noteworthy, with no games missed in the last three seasons. His strengths in successful dribbles and accurate final-third passes highlight his potential to impact games positively, although he may need to improve defensively to elevate his overall contributions.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Khalis Merah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yalçın Kayansimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalis Merah
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Khalis Merah?
Statistically, Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) is the closest look-alike to Khalis Merah — a 82/100 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 Khalis Merah?
By Doppel's fit score, Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) is the closest profile to Khalis Merah, with a 82/100 overall match. Leonardo Bittencourt and Hannibal Mejbri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Khalis Merah?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Khalis Merah?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Khalis Merah'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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