Players like Kevin Kraus
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Kraus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Kraus are Matias Antonini, Patrick Nkoa, Mark McGuinness. Doppel rates Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Kevin Kraus
Kevin Kraus is a resilient aerial specialist, thriving in defensive duels and proving to be a commanding presence in the air. Despite ranking in the bottom tier overall, his durability shines through with no games missed in three seasons, showcasing reliability. While his passing and involvement in build-up play may not be his strong suits, his ability to win aerial battles and contribute offensively with goals makes him a valuable asset in set-piece situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Kraus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 87 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Kraus
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Kraus · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Kraus?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) is the closest profile to Kevin Kraus, with a 83/100 overall match. Patrick Nkoa and Mark McGuinness are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Kraus?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Kraus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Kraus's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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