Who should replace Hacene Benali?
STRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHacene Benali's profile ↗
Hacene Benali is a striker for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, having made 27 appearances and scored 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Benali, Haji Wright from Coventry City and Carlos Espí of Levante UD both offer a tactical fit score of 82/100, making them strong alternatives. Additionally, Iván Romero, also from Levante UD, presents a solid option with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Hacene Benali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Breel Embolosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €14m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Soufiane Hetlisimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hacene Benali
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hacene Benali · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hacene Benali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Haji Wright (Coventry City) does the closest job to Hacene Benali, at 92/100 on profile. Carlos Espí and Iván Romero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hacene Benali?
Yes — Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.1m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hacene Benali?
Doppel learns Hacene Benali's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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