Players like Youssef El Arabi
STNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef El Arabi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youssef El Arabi are Phillip Tietz, Emersonn, Etta Eyong. Doppel rates Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arkaitz Mariezkurrena scores 78/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Youssef El Arabi is a seasoned target man with a strong ability to win duels and effectively distribute long balls, showcasing his role as a physical presence up front. While his goal tally may not reflect elite status, his reliability on the pitch and solid defensive contributions help his team in transitional phases. With only a handful of games missed over the past three seasons, he remains a durable option for Nantes, bringing experience and tenacity to the forward line.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youssef El Arabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 31 | €3.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef El Arabi
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef El Arabi?
By Doppel's fit score, Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Youssef El Arabi, with a 79/100 overall match. Emersonn and Etta Eyong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssef El Arabi?
Yes. Arkaitz Mariezkurrena (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Youssef El Arabi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youssef El Arabi's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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