Players like Karol Linetty
CDM/CMTorino · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarol Linetty's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karol Linetty are Kevin Sessa, Jan Schöppner, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 81/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Karol Linetty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 79 | 81 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 77 | 79 |
| 6 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 80 | 78 |
| 12 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Linetty
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karol Linetty?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Karol Linetty, with a 81/100 overall match. Jan Schöppner and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karol Linetty?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karol Linetty?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karol Linetty's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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