Who should replace Soufiane El-Faouzi?
CM/CDMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSoufiane El-Faouzi's profile ↗
Soufiane El-Faouzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for El-Faouzi, Abdelkahar Kadri from KV Kortrijk offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Yari Verschaeren from RSC Anderlecht and Sandi Lovrić from Udinese also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Soufiane El-Faouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Soufiane El-Faouzi
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Soufiane El-Faouzi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre) does the closest job to Soufiane El-Faouzi, at 93/100 on profile. Yari Verschaeren and Abdelkahar Kadri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Doppel learns Soufiane El-Faouzi'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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