Players like Kai Wagner
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Wagner's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kai Wagner are Aarón Martín, Caio Henrique, Sergi Cardona. Doppel rates Aarón Martín (Genoa) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kai Wagner is an attacking left-back with a knack for creating opportunities, showcasing elite crossing accuracy and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers key passes and big chances, making him a crucial asset in the final third. His durability is impressive, missing only four games in the last three seasons, solidifying 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↗ | AFC Ajax | 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 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Kai Wagner?
Statistically, Aarón Martín (Genoa) is the closest look-alike to Kai Wagner — a 86/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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