Players like Hakim Sahabo
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHakim Sahabo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hakim Sahabo are Alejandro Meléndez, Julien Ponceau, Aleix Garrido. Doppel rates Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Hakim Sahabo is a central midfielder who currently struggles to make a significant impact on the pitch, as indicated by his low Sofascore rating in the bottom 18% of his positional peers. While he showcases durability with only a few games missed over the past three seasons, his lack of standout strengths and limited contributions in aerial duels and shot creation highlight areas that need development. Sahabo's potential lies in refining his overall game to become a more influential presence in midfield.
Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hakim Sahabo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hakim Sahabo
≈ 100% Hakim Sahabo · low reliability
≈ 100% Hakim Sahabo · low reliability
≈ 100% Hakim Sahabo · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Hakim Sahabo?
Statistically, Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) is the closest look-alike to Hakim Sahabo — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Hakim Sahabo?
By Doppel's fit score, Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to Hakim Sahabo, with a 81/100 overall match. Julien Ponceau and Aleix Garrido are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hakim Sahabo?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hakim Sahabo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hakim Sahabo's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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