Players like Anwar El Ghazi
LW/RWCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnwar El Ghazi's profile ↗
Anwar El Ghazi is a left winger/right winger for Cardiff City in the Championship, with 25 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to El Ghazi include David Okereke from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Haji Wright from Coventry City, who boasts a fit score of 85/100. Both players offer comparable attacking contributions and style of play.
About Anwar El Ghazi
Anwar El Ghazi profiles as an aerially strong winger, capable of impacting the game with his ability to win duels and generate goal-scoring opportunities. Although he currently ranks in the bottom 27% of his positional peers, his durability shines through, having missed only two games in three seasons. While finishing and playmaking are areas for improvement, his capacity to create chances and contribute in the final third remains valuable for Cardiff City.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anwar El Ghazi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Okerekesimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €21m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Wilson Isidorsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €19m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anwar El Ghazi
≈ 100% Anwar El Ghazi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Anwar El Ghazi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Anwar El Ghazi · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anwar El Ghazi?
By Doppel's fit score, David Okereke (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Anwar El Ghazi, with a 83/100 overall match. Haji Wright and Abdallah Sima are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anwar El Ghazi?
Yes. Mame Thiam (Pendikspor) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anwar El Ghazi?
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