Players like Emil Krafth
RB/CBNewcastle United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmil Krafth's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emil Krafth are Juanlu Sánchez, Femi Seriki, Rubén Peña. Doppel rates Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Peña scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Emil Krafth is a creative right-back who excels in delivering accurate crosses and generating key passes, showcasing his ability to influence play from the flanks. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 19% of his positional peers according to Sofascore, his knack for creating big chances reflects a valuable attacking contribution. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 57 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emil Krafth
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 35 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emil Krafth
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emil Krafth?
Statistically, Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) is the closest look-alike to Emil Krafth — a 86/100 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 Emil Krafth?
By Doppel's fit score, Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Emil Krafth, with a 86/100 overall match. Femi Seriki and Rubén Peña are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emil Krafth?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Leganés) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emil Krafth?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emil Krafth's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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