Players like Iyad Mohamed
CM/CDMPau FC · 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 (RKC Waalwijk) 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 September 2026.
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Iyad Mohamed is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his passing precision and aerial prowess. With a top 8% ranking in accurate long balls, he excels at transitioning play from deep, while his solid clearance stats highlight his defensive presence. However, his injury history has impacted his availability, which raises concerns about consistency. Despite being in the bottom 46% of his positional peers overall, his specialized skills can still be valuable in the right system.
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↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 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↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 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 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
* 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 best replacement for Iyad Mohamed?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) 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 (SSV Ulm 1846) 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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