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 Lukas Nmecha, Igor Matanović, Etta Eyong. Doppel rates Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) a 77/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emersonn scores 74/100 at about €7.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Youssef El Arabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 2 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 23 | €21m | 83 | 76 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €32m | 78 | 75 |
| 5 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 82 | 75 |
| 6 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €32m | 83 | 75 |
| 7 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 74 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 81 | 74 |
| 9 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 80 | 74 |
| 10 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 82 | 73 |
| 11 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 82 | 73 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 80 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef El Arabi
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef El Arabi?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Youssef El Arabi, with a 77/100 overall match. Igor Matanović and Etta Eyong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssef El Arabi?
Yes. Emersonn (Toulouse) plays a similar striker role and rates 74/100 at roughly €7.7m.
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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