Who should replace Samir El Mourabet?
CM/CDMRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamir El Mourabet's profile ↗
Samir El Mourabet is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for El Mourabet, Theo Leoni from RSC Anderlecht and Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyonnais both offer a tactical fit of 82/100, making them strong alternatives. Other notable options include Kévin Danois and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Robin Heußersimilar↗ | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €44m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samir El Mourabet
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samir El Mourabet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Theo Leoni (RSC Anderlecht) does the closest job to Samir El Mourabet, at 93/100 on profile. Kévin Danois and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samir El Mourabet?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
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