Who should replace Hicham Boudaoui?
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Hicham Boudaoui, the best-fitting central midfielders are Gonzalo Villar, Mattias Svanberg, Jon Ander Olasagasti. Gonzalo Villar (Granada) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Villar at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hicham Boudaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 28 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hicham Boudaoui?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonzalo Villar (Granada) does the closest job to Hicham Boudaoui, at 92/100 on profile. Mattias Svanberg and Jon Ander Olasagasti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hicham Boudaoui?
Yes — Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hicham Boudaoui?
Doppel learns Hicham Boudaoui'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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