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LMSüdtirol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Zedadka's profile ↗

The players most similar to Karim Zedadka are Finn Porath, Mika Haas, Liberato Cacace. Doppel rates Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Finn Porath scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Karim Zedadka

Karim Zedadka is a tenacious left midfielder known for his defensive prowess and aerial strength, making him a valuable asset in both defensive and transitional phases. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 16% among his peers, he may not be the most creative presence, but his top percentile rankings in clearances and aerial duels highlight his ability to contribute defensively. Having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, Zedadka is a durable option who can be relied upon consistently.

Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Karim Zedadka

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Finn Porathsimilar↗Holstein Kiel29€800k9077
2Mika Haassimilar↗1. FC Kaiserslautern21€2.9m8976
3Liberato Cacacesimilar↗Empoli26€2.3m8977
4Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗Holstein Kiel22€10m8776
5Emanuele Valerisimilar↗Parma28€2.9m8675
6Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗Cesena27€1.5m8675
7Giacomo Quagliatasimilar↗Deportivo de A Coruña26€2.1m8676
8Patrick Dorgusimilar↗Lecce22€33m8675
9Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗Borussia Dortmund24€20m8478
10Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗Swansea City24€1.7m8281
11Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗AS Monaco22€12m8276
12Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗Spezia26€700k8177

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Karim Zedadka

1. Finn PorathHolstein Kiel77/100

≈ 100% Karim Zedadka · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90

2. Mika Haas1. FC Kaiserslautern76/100

≈ 100% Karim Zedadka · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %

3. Liberato CacaceEmpoli77/100

≈ 100% Karim Zedadka · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Karim Zedadka?

By Doppel's fit score, Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Karim Zedadka, with a 77/100 overall match. Mika Haas and Liberato Cacace are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Karim Zedadka?

Yes. Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Karim Zedadka?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karim Zedadka's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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