Players like Karim Dermane
CM/CDMTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Dermane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karim Dermane are Paul Wanner, Andy Diouf, Aimar Oroz. Doppel rates Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Karim Dermane is an aggressive, ball-winning midfielder who thrives on disrupting opposition play and creating chances through his successful dribbles. Despite being in the bottom 20% of his positional peers overall, he excels in high-pressure situations, ranking in the top 6% for possession won in the attacking third and duels won. With impressive durability, missing only five games over three seasons, he showcases reliability alongside his dynamic defensive contributions.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Karim Dermane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karim Dermane
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Karim Dermane · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Karim Dermane?
Statistically, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Karim Dermane — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Karim Dermane?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Karim Dermane, with a 84/100 overall match. Andy Diouf and Aimar Oroz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karim Dermane?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karim Dermane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karim Dermane'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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