Players like Seung Ho Paik
CM/CDMBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSeung Ho Paik's profile ↗
Seung Ho Paik is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Paik include Nayel Mehssatou from KV Kortrijk and Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo, both achieving a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Igor Gomes of Atlético Mineiro and Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi, who also demonstrate a similar role and statistical profile.
About Seung Ho Paik
Seung Ho Paik is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for finishing and contributing to the attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his peers, he excels in accurate final-third passing and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to influence play effectively. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in midfield. While he may not excel in winning possession in the attacking third, his overall contributions make him a valuable asset for Birmingham City.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Seung Ho Paik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Seung Ho Paik
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Seung Ho Paik · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Seung Ho Paik?
By Doppel's fit score, Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) is the closest profile to Seung Ho Paik, with a 82/100 overall match. Filippo Ranocchia and Igor Gomes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Seung Ho Paik?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Seung Ho Paik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Seung Ho Paik'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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