Players like Walid Ould-Chikh
CAM/CMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalid Ould-Chikh's profile ↗
The players most similar to Walid Ould-Chikh are Abdelkahar Kadri, Todd Cantwell, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Irakli Yegoian scores 83/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Walid Ould-Chikh is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on playmaking and delivering precise crosses. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his peers, he consistently generates scoring opportunities, boasting impressive metrics in key passes and big chances created. His durability is a plus, having missed only 17 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset on the pitch. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his ground game and vision more than compensate, establishing him as a valuable contributor in the final third.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Walid Ould-Chikh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walid Ould-Chikh
≈ 100% Walid Ould-Chikh · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Walid Ould-Chikh · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Walid Ould-Chikh · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Walid Ould-Chikh?
Statistically, Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) is the closest look-alike to Walid Ould-Chikh — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Walid Ould-Chikh?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Walid Ould-Chikh, with a 83/100 overall match. Todd Cantwell and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Walid Ould-Chikh?
Yes. Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Walid Ould-Chikh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Walid Ould-Chikh's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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