Who should replace Nabil Bentaleb?
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
Nabil Bentaleb is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lille in Ligue 1, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists over 1287 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Bentaleb, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United, fit 86/100) and Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München, fit 84/100) are among the top matches, offering similar tactical fits for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nabil Bentaleb
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nabil Bentaleb?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) does the closest job to Nabil Bentaleb, at 93/100 on profile. Leon Goretzka and Corentin Tolisso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nabil Bentaleb?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nabil Bentaleb?
Doppel learns Nabil Bentaleb's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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