Players like Nayel Mehssatou
CM/CDM/RMStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNayel Mehssatou's profile ↗
Nayel Mehssatou is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League. He has made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 assist over 1124 minutes. Players similar to Mehssatou include Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen, with a fit score of 84/100, and Philipp Förster from Karlsruher SC, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Nayel Mehssatou
Nayel Mehssatou is an industrious central midfielder with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his ability to finish and create in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his peers, he demonstrates solid quality, evidenced by his impressive scoring rate and successful dribbles. Durability is a strong point, having missed only five games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nayel Mehssatou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Förstersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 31 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Jorg Schreuderssimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nayel Mehssatou?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Förster (Karlsruher SC) is the closest profile to Nayel Mehssatou, with a 81/100 overall match. Rachid Kouda and Jorg Schreuders are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nayel Mehssatou?
Yes. Philipp Förster (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nayel Mehssatou?
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