Players like Kerem Demirbay
CM/CDMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKerem Demirbay's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kerem Demirbay are Doğucan Haspolat, Adam Wharton, Rihito Yamamoto. Doppel rates Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kerem Demirbay is a dynamic central midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his position, he showcases elite finishing and accuracy in crossing, making him a significant threat in the final third. His reliability is evident, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and consistency in contributing to the team's success.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses, Shots. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kerem Demirbay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kerem Demirbay · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kerem Demirbay?
Statistically, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest look-alike to Kerem Demirbay — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 85/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Rihito Yamamoto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kerem Demirbay?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
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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