Who should replace Ahmad Benali?
CM/CDMVirtus Entella · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAhmad Benali's profile ↗
Ahmad Benali is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Virtus Entella in Serie B, with 10 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Benali, Alex Sala from Córdoba stands out with a fit score of 80/100, while Aleix Garrido from Eibar and Marino Illescas from AD Ceuta also present solid alternatives, with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Ahmad Benali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salvatore Espositosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €3.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ahmad Benali
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ahmad Benali · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ahmad Benali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Salvatore Esposito (Spezia) does the closest job to Ahmad Benali, at 92/100 on profile. Aleix Garrido and Alex Sala follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ahmad Benali?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ahmad Benali?
Doppel learns Ahmad Benali'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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