Players like Ali Ahmed
LW/LMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Ahmed's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ali Ahmed are Stephy Mavididi, Edan Diop, Diego López. Doppel rates Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edan Diop scores 85/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
About Ali Ahmed
Ali Ahmed is a dynamic left winger who thrives on winning possession in the attacking third and delivering precise final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he showcases his scoring ability with 4 goals this season while also contributing defensively through tackles and interceptions. His reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, making him a valuable asset for Norwich City.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ali Ahmed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Ahmed
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Ahmed?
By Doppel's fit score, Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Ali Ahmed, with a 82/100 overall match. Edan Diop and Diego López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ali Ahmed?
Yes. Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar left winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ali Ahmed?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ali Ahmed's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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