Cheaper alternatives to Kerem Demirbay
CM/CDMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKerem Demirbay's profile ↗
Kerem Demirbay is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Demirbay, consider Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés, fit 84/100) or Thom Haye (SC Heerenveen, fit 84/100), both valued at €1m. Another option is Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum, fit 84/100), also at €1m, or Kevin Lopez (Defensa y Justicia, fit 83/100), available at €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kerem Demirbay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Lopezsimilar↗ | Defensa y Justicia | 25 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Mugnisimilar↗ | Ceará | 34 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Maxime Dominguezsimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 30 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kerem Demirbay
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kerem Demirbay?
Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 82/100 match to Kerem Demirbay.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kerem Demirbay?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kerem Demirbay?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kerem Demirbay's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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