Who should replace Said El Mala?
LW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaid El Mala's profile ↗
Said El Mala is a left winger for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists. Players who can replace El Mala include Abdessamad Ezzalzouli from Real Betis, with a fit score of 83/100, and Kenan Yıldız from Juventus, who has a fit score of 84/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit for a similar playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €85m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Said El Mala
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Said El Mala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) does the closest job to Said El Mala, at 92/100 on profile. Ayoze Pérez and Kenan Yıldız follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Said El Mala?
Yes — Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Said El Mala?
Doppel learns Said El Mala's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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