Players like Zakaria El Ouahdi
RBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZakaria El Ouahdi's profile ↗
Zakaria El Ouahdi is a right-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. Players similar to El Ouahdi include Denso Kasius from AZ Alkmaar, with a fit score of 85/100, and Sidny Lopes Cabral from Benfica, who has a fit score of 88/100. Other comparable options are Deian Sorescu of Gaziantep FK and Rasmus Kristensen from Eintracht Frankfurt, both of whom also showcase strong performances in similar roles.
About Zakaria El Ouahdi
Zakaria El Ouahdi is an attacking right-back who excels in contributing to the offense with his remarkable goal-scoring ability, evidenced by his impressive shots and goals per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite quality on the pitch, combining defensive reliability with an eye for goal. While his aerial duels are not his strongest suit, his durability with only 18 games missed over three seasons underscores his reliability and fitness.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zakaria El Ouahdi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denso Kasiussimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €5.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Sidny Lopes Cabralsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €4.1m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Marcos Llorentesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 32 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zakaria El Ouahdi
≈ 100% Zakaria El Ouahdi · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Zakaria El Ouahdi · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Zakaria El Ouahdi · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zakaria El Ouahdi?
By Doppel's fit score, Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Zakaria El Ouahdi, with a 85/100 overall match. Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deian Sorescu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zakaria El Ouahdi?
Yes. Joshua Brenet (FC Twente) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zakaria El Ouahdi?
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