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 September 2026.
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Kerem Demirbay is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, seamlessly blending goal-scoring ability with playmaking finesse. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he excels in finishing and is particularly effective with accurate crosses, making him a dual threat in attack. His reliability is underscored by a strong availability record, having missed only 10 games in the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and consistency on the pitch.
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↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 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 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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