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, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Doppel rates Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Paredes scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Emir Karić is a possession-focused left-back who excels in winning the ball in the attacking third and delivering accurate final-third passes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom third of his peers, his top-tier metrics in touches and long balls highlight his ability to contribute meaningfully to build-up play. While he may not be a prolific creator or scorer, his reliability on the pitch—missing only seven games in three seasons—makes him a dependable asset for any squad.
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↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 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 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
* 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: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emir Karić?
Statistically, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to Emir Karić — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Maximilian Mittelstädt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emir Karić?
Yes. Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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