Players like Filip Kaloč
CM/CDM1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Kaloč's profile ↗
Filip Kaloč is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Kaloč include Markus Karlsbakk from Lillestrøm SK, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Cisse Sandra of Willem II Tilburg, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Filip Kaloč
Filip Kaloč profiles as a steady but unspectacular defensive midfielder, contributing valuable minutes but lacking standout metrics in key areas. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his peers, he struggles particularly with duels and touches, limiting his influence on the pitch. However, his durability is a strong asset, boasting an impressive record of zero games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Filip Kaloč
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Edo Kayembesimilar↗ | Watford | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Kaloč
≈ 100% Filip Kaloč · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Filip Kaloč · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Filip Kaloč · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Kaloč?
By Doppel's fit score, Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest profile to Filip Kaloč, with a 84/100 overall match. Cisse Sandra and Petter Strand are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filip Kaloč?
Yes. Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filip Kaloč?
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