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 October 2026.
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Demarai Gray is a dynamic left winger known for his ability to generate shots and contribute defensively, as evidenced by his strong clearance numbers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, having missed only seven games over the last three seasons. Although he may struggle with accurate final-third passing, his offensive potential and work rate make him a valuable asset for any Championship side looking for creativity and tenacity on the flanks.
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↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 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↗ | Osasuna | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 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 closest look-alike to Demarai Gray?
Statistically, Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Demarai Gray — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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