Players like Karim Dermane
CM/CDMKV Kortrijk · 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 (1. FC Heidenheim) 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 September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Karim Dermane in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Karim Dermane
Karim Dermane is a dynamic ball-winning central midfielder, excelling in high-pressure situations with impressive metrics in possession recovery and successful dribbles. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 40% of his positional peers, his ability to disrupt play in the attacking third and deliver accurate passes into the final third highlights his potential. With only five games missed over the last three seasons, Dermane's durability makes him a reliable asset for any team looking to bolster their midfield presence.
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↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 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 best replacement for Karim Dermane?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) 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 (Mallorca) 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →