Players like Souffian El Karouani
LBFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSouffian El Karouani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Souffian El Karouani are Sergio Gómez, Nazinho, Matthieu Udol. Doppel rates Sergio Gómez (Real Sociedad) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 88/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Souffian El Karouani is an elite attacking left-back, excelling in creating chances and delivering accurate crosses. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers, he consistently impacts games, contributing 2 goals and 8 assists this season while showcasing his ability to deliver key passes and create big chances. His remarkable durability, missing just one match in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch, making him a standout performer for FC Utrecht.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Souffian El Karouani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 88 |
| 7 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Souffian El Karouani
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Souffian El Karouani?
Statistically, Sergio Gómez (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Souffian El Karouani — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Souffian El Karouani?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergio Gómez (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Souffian El Karouani, with a 87/100 overall match. Nazinho and Matthieu Udol are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Souffian El Karouani?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Souffian El Karouani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Souffian El Karouani's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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