Players like Simon Asta
RM/RB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Asta's profile ↗
Simon Asta is a right midfielder/right-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga. He has made 15 appearances this season, scoring 1 goal. Players similar to Asta include Tommaso Maggioni from Mantova with a fit score of 82/100, and Álvaro Carrillo from Huesca, also with a fit score of 82/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Simon Asta
Simon Asta is a versatile right midfielder/right-back known for his stamina and work rate rather than his defensive prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his positional peers, he contributes effectively in attack, tallying 2 goals and 4 assists this season. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant game time over the past three seasons. Asta's ability to support offensive play makes him a valuable asset, though he may need to improve his dueling capabilities to solidify his defensive role.
Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Asta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommaso Maggionisimilar↗ | Mantova | 25 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Álvaro Carrillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 24 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Oscar Naaseisimilar↗ | Granada | 21 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Rafael Pinto Pedrosasimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 19 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Joseph Ceesaysimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Viðar Ari Jónssonsimilar↗ | HamKam | 32 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Gaizka Larrazabalsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Santiago Sallesimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 22 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Asta
≈ 100% Simon Asta · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Simon Asta · low reliability
≈ 100% Simon Asta · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Asta?
By Doppel's fit score, Tommaso Maggioni (Mantova) is the closest profile to Simon Asta, with a 82/100 overall match. Álvaro Carrillo and Oscar Naasei are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Asta?
Yes. Viðar Ari Jónsson (HamKam) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Asta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Asta's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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