Players like Demarai Gray
LWBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemarai Gray's profile ↗
Demarai Gray is a left winger for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Gray include Anis Mehmeti from Ipswich Town and Shunsuke Mito of Sparta Rotterdam, both with a fit score of 81/100, highlighting their comparable roles and statistical profiles. Oliver Valaker Edvardsen and Jakub Kamiński also present similar attributes, with fit scores of 81/100 and 82/100, respectively.
About Demarai Gray
Demarai Gray is a tenacious left winger with a knack for getting into goal-scoring positions, evidenced by his solid shot production. While he may not excel in aerial duels or precise final-third passing, his ability to clear danger and contribute defensively sets him apart in a competitive field. With a strong track record of availability, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons, Gray showcases durability and reliability, making him a valuable asset to Birmingham City.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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