Who should replace Rafik Belghali?
RB/RMKV Mechelen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafik Belghali's profile ↗
Rafik Belghali is a right-back/right midfielder for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Belghali include Aron Dønnum from Toulouse, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Jack Harrison from Everton, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical compatibility that makes them strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ángel Pérezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €2.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | Everton | 30 | €7.0m | 96 | 87 |
| 3 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Jeremie Frimpongsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €36m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Davide Zappacostasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 34 | €3.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafik Belghali
≈ 100% Rafik Belghali · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rafik Belghali · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Rafik Belghali · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafik Belghali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ángel Pérez (Deportivo Alavés) does the closest job to Rafik Belghali, at 96/100 on profile. Jack Harrison and Aron Dønnum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafik Belghali?
Yes — Ángel Pérez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar right back role at roughly €2.8m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafik Belghali?
Doppel learns Rafik Belghali's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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