Players like Karol Mets
CB/LBFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarol Mets's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karol Mets are Konstantinos Koulierakis, Maximilian Wöber, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Konstantinos Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Karol Mets is a ball-playing centre-back with a focus on distribution rather than defensive aggression. Despite being in the bottom 32% for overall quality, he excels in touches and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games recently.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Karol Mets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Mets
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Karol Mets?
Statistically, Konstantinos Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest look-alike to Karol Mets — a 83/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Karol Mets?
By Doppel's fit score, Konstantinos Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Karol Mets, with a 83/100 overall match. Maximilian Wöber and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karol Mets?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karol Mets?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karol Mets's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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