Who should replace Hicham Boudaoui?
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
Hicham Boudaoui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Boudaoui, Oscar Fraulo from Derby County (fit 84/100) and Rachid Kouda from Mantova (fit 84/100) both offer strong tactical fits. Additionally, Salih Uçan from Beşiktaş JK (fit 83/100) presents another viable option for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hicham Boudaoui?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) does the closest job to Hicham Boudaoui, at 94/100 on profile. Salih Uçan and Alex Scott follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hicham Boudaoui?
Yes — Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 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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