Players like Kristiyan Malinov
CM/CDMKV Kortrijk · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristiyan Malinov's profile ↗
Kristiyan Malinov is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 20 appearances and 998 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Malinov include Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor, Kazper Karlsson from Degerfors IF, and Manolo Portanova from Reggiana, all sharing a comparable statistical profile with a fit score of 80/100.
12 players most similar to Kristiyan Malinov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 78 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Dino Salihovićsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 24 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristiyan Malinov
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kristiyan Malinov · strong: Non-penalty goals, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristiyan Malinov?
By Doppel's fit score, Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Kristiyan Malinov, with a 81/100 overall match. Kazper Karlsson and Manolo Portanova are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristiyan Malinov?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kristiyan Malinov?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kristiyan Malinov's 2023/24 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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