Players like Younès Belhanda
CAM/STAdana Demirspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYounès Belhanda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Younès Belhanda are Sami Ouaissa, Calvin Stengs, Albert Guðmundsson. Doppel rates Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 82/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of November 2026.
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Younès Belhanda is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for unlocking defenses through precise key passes and accurate final-third distribution. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 22% of his peers, showcasing his quality and influence on the pitch. At 36, he remains durable and reliable, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, proving his value as a consistent playmaker who can still find the back of the net effectively.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Younès Belhanda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Younès Belhanda
≈ 100% Younès Belhanda · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Younès Belhanda · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Younès Belhanda · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Younès Belhanda?
Statistically, Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Younès Belhanda — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Younès Belhanda?
By Doppel's fit score, Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Younès Belhanda, with a 82/100 overall match. Calvin Stengs and Albert Guðmundsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Younès Belhanda?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RC Lens) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Younès Belhanda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Younès Belhanda's 2023/24 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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