Players like Aljoscha Kemlein
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAljoscha Kemlein's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aljoscha Kemlein are Matias Galarza, Lewis Miley, Gvidas Gineitis. Doppel rates Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mats Pannewig scores 81/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Aljoscha Kemlein is a solid defensive midfielder known for his ability to dominate aerial duels and deliver pinpoint long balls. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 24% of his positional peers, his strengths in aerial duels (top 13%) and successful dribbles (top 23%) highlight his potential as a reliable presence in midfield. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aljoscha Kemlein
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aljoscha Kemlein
≈ 100% Aljoscha Kemlein · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Aljoscha Kemlein · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aljoscha Kemlein · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aljoscha Kemlein?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Aljoscha Kemlein, with a 81/100 overall match. Lewis Miley and Gvidas Gineitis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aljoscha Kemlein?
Yes. Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aljoscha Kemlein?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aljoscha Kemlein's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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