Players like Iyad Mohamed
CM/CDMCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIyad Mohamed's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iyad Mohamed are Yassin Oukili, Nathan Rodes, Mithat Pala. Doppel rates Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Romario Rösch scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Iyad Mohamed is a robust defensive midfielder known for his ability to deliver accurate long balls and dominate aerial duels, showcasing his value as a positional anchor. Though his overall quality sits in the lower percentiles, his strengths in clearances and long passing highlight his potential to influence the game defensively. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, making it crucial for him to maintain fitness to fulfill his role effectively.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iyad Mohamed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iyad Mohamed
≈ 100% Iyad Mohamed · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Iyad Mohamed · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Iyad Mohamed · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Iyad Mohamed?
Statistically, Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Iyad Mohamed — a 77/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Iyad Mohamed?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Iyad Mohamed, with a 77/100 overall match. Nathan Rodes and Mithat Pala are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iyad Mohamed?
Yes. Romario Rösch (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iyad Mohamed?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iyad Mohamed's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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