Players like Ibrahim Karamoko
CM/CDM/CBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahim Karamoko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ibrahim Karamoko are Brayan Medina, Gabriele Calvani, Maximilian Großer. Doppel rates Brayan Medina (Tondela) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ibrahim Karamoko is a robust defensive midfielder who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his strength in the air with a top 14% ranking among peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 29%, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in midfield. However, his offensive contributions are limited, as evidenced by low metrics in finishing and chance creation, indicating he is more of a disruptor than a playmaker.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ibrahim Karamoko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahim Karamoko
≈ 100% Ibrahim Karamoko · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ibrahim Karamoko · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ibrahim Karamoko · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahim Karamoko?
By Doppel's fit score, Brayan Medina (Tondela) is the closest profile to Ibrahim Karamoko, with a 81/100 overall match. Gabriele Calvani and Maximilian Großer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ibrahim Karamoko?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ibrahim Karamoko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ibrahim Karamoko'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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