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 Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Ayoze Pérez, Kenan Yıldız. Doppel rates Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raheem Sterling scores 82/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Said El Mala is an explosive attacking winger, showcasing a remarkable knack for goal-scoring with an elite non-penalty goals/90 rate that places him in the top 1% of his peers. His ability to generate shots and contribute to expected goals and assists reflects his offensive prowess, making him a potent threat in the final third. With only five games missed over the past three seasons, his durability further underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Said El Mala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Andreas Schjelderupsimilar↗ | Benfica | 22 | €31m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Said El Mala
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Said El Mala?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Said El Mala, with a 83/100 overall match. Ayoze Pérez and Kenan Yıldız are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Said El Mala?
Yes. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar left winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.9m.
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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