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 September 2026.
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Khalis Merah is an industrious central midfielder with a knack for winning possession in the attacking third and creating big chances. His ability to complete successful dribbles and deliver accurate final-third passes showcases his playmaking potential, despite currently sitting in the bottom 6% of his positional peers overall. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in three seasons, he remains a reliable asset for Olympique Lyonnais as he develops his game.
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↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
* 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 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 (Mallorca) 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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