Players like Said El Mala
LW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaid El Mala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Said El Mala are João Félix, Martial Godo, Bradley Barcola. Doppel rates João Félix (FC Barcelona) a 80/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ben Brereton Díaz scores 78/100 at about €4.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Said El Mala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €27m | 85 | 80 |
| 2 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €4.8m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Nico Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 24 | €44m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | €16m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Said El Mala
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Said El Mala?
By Doppel's fit score, João Félix (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Said El Mala, with a 80/100 overall match. Martial Godo and Bradley Barcola are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Said El Mala?
Yes. Ben Brereton Díaz (Sheffield United) plays a similar left winger role and rates 78/100 at roughly €4.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Said El Mala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Said El Mala's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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