Players like Ali Youssef
CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Youssef's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ali Youssef are Rio Hillen, Jaydee Canvot, Felix Uduokhai. Doppel rates Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ali Youssef is a robust aerial defender, excelling in duels and showcasing strong clearances, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, with no missed games in three seasons. While not a threat in attack, his defensive metrics highlight his capability to disrupt opposition play effectively.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ali Youssef
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Youssef
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Youssef?
By Doppel's fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Ali Youssef, with a 85/100 overall match. Jaydee Canvot and Felix Uduokhai are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ali Youssef?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ali Youssef?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ali Youssef'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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