Who should replace Youssef El Arabi?
STNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Youssef El Arabi, the best-fitting strikers are Léo Baptistão, Raúl García de Haro, Oscar Vilhelmsson. Léo Baptistão (Almería) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Léo Baptistão at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Youssef El Arabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Baptistão | Almería | 31 | €500k | 93 | 71 |
| 2 | Raúl García de Haro | Osasuna | 23 | €3.1m | 89 | 72 |
| 3 | Oscar Vilhelmsson | Darmstadt 98 | 20 | €600k | 87 | 71 |
| 4 | Breel Embolo | Stade Rennais | 28 | €14m | 87 | 71 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietz | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.8m | 86 | 74 |
| 6 | Lucas Höler | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 86 | 72 |
| 7 | Richarlison | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €24m | 86 | 72 |
| 8 | Emersonn | Toulouse | 21 | €7.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Phil Harres | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €2.4m | 85 | 73 |
| 10 | Junior Adamu | SC Freiburg | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Federico Viñas | Real Oviedo | 27 | €3.6m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Etta Eyong | Levante UD | 22 | €16m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef El Arabi
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef El Arabi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Léo Baptistão (Almería) does the closest job to Youssef El Arabi, at 93/100 on profile. Raúl García de Haro and Oscar Vilhelmsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youssef El Arabi?
Yes — Léo Baptistão (Almería) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Youssef El Arabi?
Doppel learns Youssef El Arabi'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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