Players like Emir Karić
LB/LMDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmir Karić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emir Karić are Alexander Prass, Luca Netz, Joško Gvardiol. Doppel rates Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yanis Zouaoui scores 81/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Emir Karić is a possession-focused left-back who excels in controlling the game from the flanks, evidenced by his top-tier metrics in possession won in the attacking third and accurate final-third passing. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom third among his peers, his reliability shines through with just seven games missed over the past three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to goal creation, his ability to connect play and maintain possession makes him a valuable asset in a structured system.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emir Karić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emir Karić
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emir Karić?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Emir Karić, with a 83/100 overall match. Luca Netz and Joško Gvardiol are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emir Karić?
Yes. Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emir Karić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emir Karić's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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