Who should replace Youssef El Arabi?
STNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef El Arabi's profile ↗
Youssef El Arabi is a striker for Nantes in Ligue 1, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for El Arabi, Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 78/100, while Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur also presents a viable option with a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Richarlisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €24m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Breel Embolosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €14m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €2.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef El Arabi
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef El Arabi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Youssef El Arabi, at 89/100 on profile. Richarlison and Breel Embolo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youssef El Arabi?
Yes — Fernando Niño (Elche) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.8m, a 76/100 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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