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 Kevin Paredes, Anthony Caci, Joakim Mæhle. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian Nürnberger scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Emir Karić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 80 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emir Karić
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Emir Karić · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emir Karić?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Emir Karić, with a 85/100 overall match. Anthony Caci and Joakim Mæhle are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emir Karić?
Yes. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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