Players like Kerem Demirbay
CM/CDMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKerem Demirbay's profile ↗
Kerem Demirbay is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Demirbay include Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Pascal Groß of Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Samu from Vizela and Carel Eiting from Sparta Rotterdam, both also scoring 85/100.
12 players most similar to Kerem Demirbay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Emil Breiviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kerem Demirbay
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kerem Demirbay?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Kerem Demirbay, with a 86/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Samu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kerem Demirbay?
Yes. Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kerem Demirbay?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kerem Demirbay'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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