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 Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists. For clubs searching for the best replacement for El-Faouzi, Abdelkahar Kadri from KAA Gent and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle stand out, with fit scores of 86/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options include Yari Verschaeren and Sandi Lovrić, both providing solid alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Soufiane El-Faouzi
≈ 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
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Soufiane El-Faouzi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yari Verschaeren (RSC Anderlecht) does the closest job to Soufiane El-Faouzi, at 93/100 on profile. Abdelkahar Kadri and Sandi Lovrić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
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