Who should replace Ali Youssef?
CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Youssef's profile ↗
Ali Youssef is a centre-back for Nantes in Ligue 1, with 13 appearances and 968 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Youssef, Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while David Sousa from Casa Pia and Matias Moreno from Venezia both present solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €5.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Youssef
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ali Youssef · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Youssef?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Sousa (Casa Pia) does the closest job to Ali Youssef, at 93/100 on profile. Jeff Chabot and Matias Moreno follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ali Youssef?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ali Youssef?
Doppel learns Ali Youssef's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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