Players like Sami Lahssaini
CM/CDMRAAL La Louvière · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSami Lahssaini's profile ↗
Sami Lahssaini is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RAAL La Louvière in the Belgian Pro League, with 32 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Lahssaini include Jandro Orellana from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Antonio Pacheco of Albacete Balompié, with a fit score of 80/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Sami Lahssaini
Sami Lahssaini is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate the tempo from midfield with precision long passes, ranking in the top 18% of his positional peers. His Sofascore rating places him among the top 44% of central midfielders, highlighting his overall quality and consistency. While he may not contribute heavily in terms of shots or key passes, his durability and reliability over the last three seasons make him a valuable asset in controlling the game from deep.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sami Lahssaini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Mariesimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Jessy Deminguetsimilar↗ | Metz | 28 | €2.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Sam Sannasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 27 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sami Lahssaini
≈ 100% Sami Lahssaini · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Sami Lahssaini · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sami Lahssaini · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sami Lahssaini?
By Doppel's fit score, Max Marie (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Sami Lahssaini, with a 78/100 overall match. Jandro Orellana and Jessy Deminguet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sami Lahssaini?
Yes. Antonio Pacheco (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sami Lahssaini?
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