Players like Youssef Aït Bennasser
CDM/CMKayserispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef Aït Bennasser's profile ↗
Youssef Aït Bennasser is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Aït Bennasser include Florian Flick from 1. FC Nürnberg, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Youssef Aït Bennasser
Youssef Aït Bennasser is a reliable defensive midfielder with a strong emphasis on ball distribution and defensive solidity. Ranking in the top 35% of his positional peers, he excels at accurate long balls and winning aerial duels, making him a key asset in transitioning play and maintaining defensive structure. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to contribute effectively over 30 matches this season demonstrates his resilience and importance to Kayserispor’s midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youssef Aït Bennasser
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Solomon Owususimilar↗ | Odds BK | 31 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef Aït Bennasser
≈ 100% Youssef Aït Bennasser · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Youssef Aït Bennasser · low reliability
≈ 100% Youssef Aït Bennasser · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef Aït Bennasser?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Flick (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Youssef Aït Bennasser, with a 81/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Cristiano Bani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssef Aït Bennasser?
Yes. Anders Trondsen (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
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