Players like Bilal Bafdili
CAMKV Mechelen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBilal Bafdili's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bilal Bafdili are Ryoya Morishita, Levi Smans, Mert Kömür. Doppel rates Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ryan Merlen scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Bilal Bafdili is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing his ability to generate chances with impressive metrics in big chances created and key passes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 9% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with no missed games over the last three seasons. While he may lack defensive contributions, his successful dribbles highlight his potential to unlock defenses and contribute to his team's attacking play.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bilal Bafdili
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bilal Bafdili
≈ 100% Bilal Bafdili · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Bilal Bafdili · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Bilal Bafdili · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bilal Bafdili?
Statistically, Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest look-alike to Bilal Bafdili — a 80/100 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 Bilal Bafdili?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Bilal Bafdili, with a 80/100 overall match. Levi Smans and Mert Kömür are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bilal Bafdili?
Yes. Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bilal Bafdili?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bilal Bafdili's 2025/26 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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