Players like Derry Murkin
LBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerry Murkin's profile ↗
Derry Murkin is a left-back for FC Schalke 04 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 assists. Players similar to Murkin include Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK, Sergi Cardona from Villarreal, Anton Ekeroth from HamKam, and Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum, all of whom have a fit score of 86/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Derry Murkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 83 | 86 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derry Murkin
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Derry Murkin · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derry Murkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) is the closest profile to Derry Murkin, with a 86/100 overall match. Sergi Cardona and Anton Ekeroth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Derry Murkin?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Derry Murkin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Derry Murkin's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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