Players like Filip Krastev
CM/CDM/LWPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Krastev's profile ↗
The players most similar to Filip Krastev are Koki Saito, Lawrence Agyekum, Mathias De Amorim. Doppel rates Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lawrence Agyekum scores 79/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Filip Krastev is a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to drive play forward. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive dribbling and duel-winning capabilities, making him a key asset in both defensive and attacking phases. His durability shines through with only one game missed in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his strengths more than compensate, making him a vital contributor to PEC Zwolle's midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Filip Krastev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koki Saitosimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 25 | €3.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Jan-Niklas Bestesimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 27 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Carlos Eduardosimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 30 | €500k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Jaden Philogene-Bidacesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 24 | €19m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Krastev
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Filip Krastev · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Filip Krastev?
Statistically, Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest look-alike to Filip Krastev — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Filip Krastev?
By Doppel's fit score, Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Filip Krastev, with a 80/100 overall match. Lawrence Agyekum and Mathias De Amorim are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filip Krastev?
Yes. Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filip Krastev?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Filip Krastev'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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