Players like Yann M'Vila
CM/CDMCaen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYann M'Vila's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yann M'Vila are Enric Llansana, Youness Lachhab, Ben Whiteman. Doppel rates Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Yann M'Vila
Yann M'Vila is a commanding defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play and orchestrating from deep with pinpoint long passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional aerial prowess and accuracy in his distribution. While not a frequent dribbler or goal threat, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by only 16 missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yann M'Vila
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yann M'Vila
≈ 100% Yann M'Vila · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Yann M'Vila · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Yann M'Vila · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yann M'Vila?
By Doppel's fit score, Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Yann M'Vila, with a 81/100 overall match. Youness Lachhab and Ben Whiteman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yann M'Vila?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yann M'Vila?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yann M'Vila'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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