Players like Fabian Kunze
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Kunze's profile ↗
Fabian Kunze is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kunze include José Gragera from Espanyol, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Luka Hyryläinen from SSV Ulm 1846, with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Fabian Kunze
Fabian Kunze is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial dominance and tenacity in duels, making him a key disruptor in the midfield. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, showcasing his reliability and physical presence. While his contributions in the attacking phase may be limited, his durability is noteworthy, having missed no games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabian Kunze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Kunze
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabian Kunze · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabian Kunze?
By Doppel's fit score, José Gragera (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Fabian Kunze, with a 80/100 overall match. Luka Hyryläinen and Alberto Rodríguez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabian Kunze?
Yes. Alberto Rodríguez (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabian Kunze?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabian Kunze's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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