Players like Redouan El Yaakoubi
CBRKC Waalwijk · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRedouan El Yaakoubi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Redouan El Yaakoubi are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Joedrick Pupe, Reece Burke. Doppel rates Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ryan Leonard scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Redouan El Yaakoubi is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in orchestrating play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 39% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive strengths, particularly in creating big chances and delivering accurate long balls, making him a valuable asset in transitioning from defense to attack. His durability is noteworthy, with only eight games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Redouan El Yaakoubi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Redouan El Yaakoubi
≈ 100% Redouan El Yaakoubi · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Redouan El Yaakoubi · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Redouan El Yaakoubi · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Redouan El Yaakoubi?
Statistically, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is the closest look-alike to Redouan El Yaakoubi — a 87/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Redouan El Yaakoubi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Redouan El Yaakoubi, with a 87/100 overall match. Joedrick Pupe and Reece Burke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Redouan El Yaakoubi?
Yes. Ryan Leonard (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Redouan El Yaakoubi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Redouan El Yaakoubi's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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