Who should replace Hamza Rafia?
CM/CAMLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitHamza Rafia's profile ↗
Hamza Rafia is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Lecce in Serie A, with 18 appearances and 1064 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rafia, Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford also offers a strong tactical fit at 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €4.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hamza Rafia
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Hamza Rafia · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hamza Rafia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Hamza Rafia, at 94/100 on profile. Yasin Ayari and Daichi Kamada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hamza Rafia?
Yes — Jesper Lindstrøm (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.3m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hamza Rafia?
Doppel learns Hamza Rafia's role profile from his 2024/25 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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