Players like Kai Wagner
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Wagner's profile ↗
Kai Wagner is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Wagner include Aarón Martín of Genoa, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Caio Henrique from AS Monaco, with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable options are Sergi Cardona from Villarreal and John Tolkin of Holstein Kiel, both achieving fit scores of 86/100.
About Kai Wagner
Kai Wagner is an attacking left-back whose game is defined by his exceptional crossing ability and playmaking from deep, making him a key contributor in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his position, he consistently creates scoring opportunities, evidenced by his standout metrics in key passes and big chances created. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, ensuring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kai Wagner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Caio Henriquesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 29 | €12m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Wagner
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kai Wagner?
By Doppel's fit score, Aarón Martín (Genoa) is the closest profile to Kai Wagner, with a 86/100 overall match. Caio Henrique and Sergi Cardona are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kai Wagner?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kai Wagner?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kai Wagner's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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