Players like Filip Krastev
CM/CDM/LWOxford United · 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 September 2026.
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Filip Krastev is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing elite qualities in ball progression and defensive resilience. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he excels at winning duels and recovering possession, making him a key asset in both attacking and defensive phases. His impressive dribbling ability allows him to navigate tight spaces effectively, while his durability is evident, having missed only one game in three seasons. While his aerial prowess could improve, his overall impact on the game is undeniable.
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↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Jan-Niklas Bestesimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Carlos Eduardosimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 30 | €500k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 84 | 80 |
* 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 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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