Players like Demarai Gray
LWBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemarai Gray's profile ↗
The players most similar to Demarai Gray are Anis Mehmeti, Shunsuke Mito, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen. Doppel rates Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Cardoso scores 81/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Demarai Gray profiles as a versatile left winger, showcasing a blend of defensive awareness and attacking intent. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower echelon of his peers, he stands out for his work rate, highlighted by impressive clearance statistics and a solid volume of shots per game. His durability is a plus, having missed just a few games in the past three seasons, although his accuracy in final-third passing could use improvement to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Clearances, Shots. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Demarai Gray
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Fabian Reesesimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 29 | €5.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Demarai Gray
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Demarai Gray?
By Doppel's fit score, Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Demarai Gray, with a 81/100 overall match. Shunsuke Mito and Oliver Valaker Edvardsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Demarai Gray?
Yes. Miguel Cardoso (Kayserispor) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Demarai Gray?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Demarai Gray's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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