Players like Ali Karimi
CM/CDM/CAMKayserispor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Karimi's profile ↗
Ali Karimi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 29 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 1811 minutes. Players similar to Karimi include Dariusz Stalmach from 1. FC Magdeburg, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Noah Naujoks of Excelsior, also with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are Sydie Peck from Sheffield United and Patrick Brouwer of SC Telstar, with fit scores of 83/100 and 82/100, respectively.
12 players most similar to Ali Karimi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 80 | 82 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 80 | 81 |
| 10 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Karimi
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ali Karimi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali Karimi?
By Doppel's fit score, Dariusz Stalmach (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Ali Karimi, with a 84/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ali Karimi?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ali Karimi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ali Karimi's 2024/25 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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