Who should replace Khalil Fayad?
CMMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalil Fayad's profile ↗
Khalil Fayad is a central midfielder for Montpellier in Ligue 2, with 20 appearances and contributing 1 goal and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Fayad, Kamory Doumbia from Stade Brestois offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Adrien Thomasson of RC Lens also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalil Fayad
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Khalil Fayad?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) does the closest job to Khalil Fayad, at 93/100 on profile. Yasin Ayari and Kamory Doumbia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Khalil Fayad?
Yes — Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Khalil Fayad?
Doppel learns Khalil Fayad'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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